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Adding Two School Age Children: Does It Change Quality in Family Child Care?
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Norris, Deborah J.; Howes, Carollee – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1997
Randomly selected family child care homes providing minimal quality care were observed prior to, and after, enrolling two additional school age children. Results suggest that modest change in number and age range of children in family child care home providing minimally acceptable care may potentially decrease provider sensitivity and may be less…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Caregiver Attitudes, Child Caregivers, Day Care Effects
Practitioner's Perspective: "Adding Two School Age Children" (A Family Child Care Professional's Response).
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Eaton, Deborah – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1997
Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of adding school-age children to family child care programs, based on personal experience as a family day care provider. Notes that a safe, nurturing environment is as important for school-age children as preschoolers. Suggests that every family child care provider's capacity and program needs are…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Caregiver Attitudes, Child Caregivers, Childhood Needs