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Family Child Care Basics - Paperback - Paperback

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Category: Administration & Program Development

Beginning a new business venture can be a daunting task, and setting up an in-home child care program can be especially challenging. After the licenses have been applied for and acquired, what comes next? Now, an expert on the subject provides advice, tips, information, and activities for setting up a child care program and running it smoothly. From creating a healthy, safe environment for children to developing engaging activities that can be used to shape daily plans, Family Child Care Basics shows how to plan and implement a program where children will learn, play, and thrive. Topics include: Setting up Your Environment, Toys and Materials, Setting a Schedule, Developing a Curriculum, Daily Planning, and Child Growth and Development. English version.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Jason ★★★★★

The chapter on record-keeping alone saved me hours of guesswork; the sample forms are exactly what a nervous new provider needs. I've already tabbed three pages for quick reference during licensing visits.

Eli ★★★★★

I’m just getting my home based program off the ground and this book breaks down the post-licensing steps so clearly—it even includes sample forms I could adapt instantly. The section on writing a parent handbook was exactly what I needed to feel confident.

Alexander R. ★★★★★

The chapters on what to do after the license is secured were exactly what I needed—I felt lost on the business side, but the step-by-step setup guidance made it click. It’s written so plainly that even a first-timer like me could follow along without getting overwhelmed.