Chapter 3: Understanding Regulations, Accreditation Criteria, and Other Standards of Practice

Planning and Administering Early Childhood ProgramsTenth Edition

Nancy FreemanCelia A. DeckerJohn R. Decker

Prepared by:Nancy K. Freeman

Tere Holmes Kris Curtis

Adapted by Katy Kelley

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DefinitionsRegulation: •A binding rule created outside the programStandard: •A statement of expectations for program and performance

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Types of Regulations•Zoning regulations govern land use•Building codes address issues such as wiring, plumbing & building materials

•Fire and sanitation regulations set health and safety standards

•Child care licensing regulations establish minimal levels of health & safety

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Child Care Centers Child Care Centers:•Is generally defined as on nonresidential facility providing child care services for less that 24 hours a day (usually, more than 30 days a year)

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States’ Child Care CenterLicensing Codes Typically Address:

•The process of obtaining a license-application process, inspection/approvals, etc.

•The program’s organization and administration (i.e., for-profit or non-profit & administrative structure, such as director, board of directors, etc.)

•Staffing-required adult to child ratios, educational requirements and criminal background checks

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States’ Child Care Center Licensing Codes Typically Address: (continued)

•Minimal standards for facilities, supplies, & equipment and provisions for transporting children

•Procedures to safeguard children’s health and safety

•Types of activities that are to be part of children’s daily routines including required activity centers

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States’ Child Care Center Licensing Codes Typically Address: (continued)

•Allowable forms of discipline•How programs are to communicate with and involve families

•Nutritional content of meals & snacks, time intervals between meals & snacks, and regulations about posting menus

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Regulations for Family Child Care Homes

•Regulations between small and large family child care remains inconsistent

•Compliance is usually voluntary (in some states)

•Regulations that apply to FCCH’s are typically very similar to those for centers

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Administrators’ QualificationsMost states require minimal requirements & are likely to require:•Child Development Associate (CDA): Most

frequently required specialized training (is considered equivalent to 9-12 credit hours of professional development)

•Director’s credential from a community or technical college - required by just 4 states

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Accreditation Overview•A voluntary system of program evaluation•Requires higher-than-minimal quality•Requires substantial (not full) compliance•Nationally developed, validated, and enforced•NAEYC Program Accreditation is considered the “gold standard”

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The Benefits of NAEYC Accreditation (Official Video)

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Reflection• What do you feel the benefits are

regarding going through the NAEYC Accreditation process?

• Do feel there are any cons (yes or no) regarding going through the NAEYC Accreditation process?

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Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRIS)/ Quality Rating Systems (QRS)

•All states have QRIS/QRS in place or in development (most are voluntary)

•Designed to help parents become more informed consumers

•Designed to bridge the gap between minimal standards (licensing) and accreditation

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Business Entities (see table 3.2)

Proprietorship: • Owned by one person• Owner faces personal liability for all activities• Tax owed by ownersPartnership: • 2 or more owners • Can own property as a separate legal entity• Owners face personal liability for business wrongs• Tax owed by owners

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Limited Liability Company (LLC):• A separate legal entity• Established by filing with the state• Can be taxed like a partnership or corporation –

owner’s choice• Limited personal liability for wrongdoings of employeesCorporation:• State law governs incorporation and operations• A separate legal entity• Limited liability to their memberships• Operated by a board of directors

Business Entities (continued)

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Fiscal Regulations•Fiscal regulations are specific to given programs

• Violations can result in civil and/or criminal penalties. To avoid penalties:–Honor all contracts–Follow IRS regulations:○Obtain Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)○ File required tax returns○Withhold appropriate taxes from employees

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Laws That Protect the Staff and the Program

•Civil Rights Act (1964) & Equal Opportunity Act (1972): Fair employment practices

•American with Disabilities Act P.L. 101-336 (1990): Civil rights for people with disabilities

•Fair Labor Standards Act (1938): Includes paying minimum wage, paying overtime, etc.

•Family and Medical Leave Act (1993): Includes unpaid leave (for any 12 month period) for the birth of a child, care for an immediate family member, etc.

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Classroom Activity

Jeopardy Game!

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Follow-up • Read Chapter 3 & review this week’s PowerPoint• Complete the next assignment-Create a Vision,

Mission and Philosophy Statements (due 9/20)-You may submit via Etudes-no later than 5pm on 9/20, or submit a hard copy at the beginning of class (on 9/20)

• Prepare for our 1st Quiz on Chapter 3 (effective 9/20)

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