How caregiving and curriculum practices differ across the CDA's infant-toddler, preschool, and family child care settings.
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- In infant-toddler care, what is the primary purpose of routines like diaper changing and feeding?
- To build secure attachments and responsive relationships between caregiver and child
- How does curriculum in a preschool setting differ from infant-toddler care in scope?
- Preschool has more structured, intentional learning objectives; infant-toddler is more relationship and routine-based
- What language development strategy is most critical in infant-toddler care?
- Narrating daily activities and conversations, using responsive language while caregiving
- In preschool settings, how are learning centers typically organized?
- By subject or skill area (math, literacy, sensory, dramatic play) to facilitate independent exploration
- What is a key difference in group size expectations between infant-toddler and preschool care?
- Infant-toddler groups are much smaller (typically 4-8) to maintain continuity of care; preschool groups are larger (12-20+)
- How do family child care settings approach curriculum differently than center-based preschool?
- Family child care is more flexible and individualized, often weaving learning into daily household activities
- What is the primary role of sensory play in infant-toddler development?
- It builds neural connections, language, and understanding of cause and effect through exploration
- In preschool settings, what type of play becomes increasingly important for social skill development?
- Cooperative and dramatic play with peers, where children practice negotiation and role-taking
- What is a primary difference in how caregivers document child progress in infant-toddler versus preschool?
- Infant-toddler uses brief notes on daily routines and milestones; preschool uses more formal assessment tools and portfolios
- How does physical activity differ in programming between infant-toddler and preschool?
- Infant-toddler emphasizes gross motor development indoors and out during supervised play; preschool includes more structured movement activities
- Why is consistency of caregiver particularly important in infant-toddler settings?
- Infants and toddlers need a consistent primary caregiver to develop secure attachment and trust
- What meals or feeding strategy is specific to infant care in the CDA framework?
- Responsive, individualized feeding on demand, with no forcing children to finish bottles or food
- How does the outdoor environment serve a different function in preschool versus family child care?
- Preschool uses outdoor time for structured large motor and group activities; family child care integrates outdoor play more fluidly into the day
- In infant-toddler settings, how should caregivers respond to separation anxiety?
- With predictable goodbye routines, acknowledgment of feelings, and assurance of return
- What conflict resolution strategy is most appropriate for preschoolers?
- Guided peer negotiation with caregiver support, teaching children to use words and problem-solve together
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