The Unique Challenges of the Family Child Care Provider: Implications for Professional Development.

Trawick-Smith, Jeffrey; Lambert, Laura

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ERIC Number: EJ500034

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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The Unique Challenges of the Family Child Care Provider: Implications for Professional Development.

Trawick-Smith, Jeffrey; Lambert, Laura

Young Children, v50 n3 p25-32 Mar 1995

Highlights essential differences between the professional lives of family child care providers and caregivers who work in centers. Presents implications for providing meaningful professional development activities for home-based caregivers. Suggests the need for training and support programs that reflect respect for and sensitivity to the unique role of these professionals. (AA)

Descriptors: After School Programs, Caregiver Child Relationship, Caregiver Role, Child Caregivers, Day Care Centers, Family Day Care, Preschool Curriculum, Preschool Education, Professional Recognition, School Age Day Care, Workshops, Young Children

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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