In the South we are completing our third week of school. The children are settling into a routine and the classes are beginning to flow smoothly. By now the children are becoming comfortable with their schedule, and environment is becoming ripe with new activities. Although our classes are settling in, my director and I have [...]
I am happy and alarmed to report about an ongoing study which has been tracking over 1,300 children in group care since 1991. So far, the study’s findings found obedience and academic problems among those who received low-quality care during their first 4½ years of life and persisted through their 15th birthday. The quality care profile included: The caregivers’ warmth, sensitivity, emotional support and the amount of cognitive stimulation they provided. Children receiving higher-quality care displayed fewer behavioral problems than children receiving lower-quality care. The type of care, whether inside or outside the home did not seem to matter.
Grace L. Geller holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Queens College, and an Advanced Level Director’s Credential. Ms. Geller has been a validator for NAEYC and A.I.S.F. as well as a DCF trainer for Nova Southeastern University. She has authored articles on childcare, parenting and curriculum featured in: “Our City Weston”, “City Magazine”, “Today’s Parent”, and “Broward Family”.
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