PSYC 319 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Cultural Anthropology, Maria Montessori, Child Care
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What are the effects of child care attachment, peer relationships, behavior problems, cognitive/language skills, longer term effects. Types of child care: child care, day-care, preschool, typically a more limited age range (2/3-5), often have different specific. Cared for by relative or non-relative in child"s own home (ex. Benefits: familiar environment, individual attention, flexibility. Limitations: caregivers typically not licensed, fewer opportunities to interact with other children. Cared for in the home of an adult caregiver either along or in a small group. Benefits: home-like setting with maternal figure, potential opportunities for social interaction, flexibility. Limitations: caregiver may or may not have professional training, may be less oversight, lack of back-up care. Attend a program at a facility outside of the home (church, school, etc) Often divided into groups with same age peers. Benefits: age-appropriate activities, staff typically trained in early childhood development or child care, opportunities for social interaction, structure and stability.