Congregations Caring for Children

Congregations Caring for Children

Congregations Caring for Children

Congregations Caring for Children

Congregations Caring for Children

Congregations Caring for Children

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Section I

Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

Acknowledgments

Project History and Purpose

Theological Reflection

Prayer for Children

Celebration of Children

Statement of Principles on Child Care

Section II

How to: Assess Child Care Options and Community

How to: Assess Child Care Options and Community

How to: Assess Child Care Options and Community

How to: Assess Child Care Options and Community

How to: Assess Child Care Options and Community

Needs and

Needs and

Needs and

Needs and

Needs and Determine Congregational Assets

Determine Congregational Assets

Determine Congregational Assets

Determine Congregational Assets

Determine Congregational Assets

Types of Child Care Programs

Why Might a Congregation Choose to Support Child Care Services?

Congregations' Role in Child Care

What Congregations Can Do

Congregational Assessment Worksheet

Setting Up a Task Force

Principles of Successful Partnerships

Section III

How to: Develop Center Programs

How to: Develop Center Programs

How to: Develop Center Programs

How to: Develop Center Programs

How to: Develop Center Programs

Starting a Licensed Child Care Center

Checklist of Opening a Child Care Program

How to Plan and Start a Good Early Childhood Program

Qualities for Working with Young Children

Curriculum Factors to Consider

Defining Quality Child Care

Establishing and Licensing a Child Care Center

Licensing Requirements and Process

Over Fifty Nifty Ideas for Improving Congregation Child Care Program

Relationships

Section IV

How to: Develop After School Programs

How to: Develop After School Programs

How to: Develop After School Programs

How to: Develop After School Programs

How to: Develop After School Programs

Starting an After School Program

Some Considerations

Standards for Quality School Age Care

After School Resources

NSACA's Improvement and Accreditation System

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