1. Developmentally Appropriate Practice
1.1. Core Concepts
1.1.1. What is known about child development and learning
1.1.2. What is known about each child as an individual
1.1.3. What is known about the social and cultural contexts in which children live
1.2. Guidelines for DAP
1.2.1. Creating a caring community of learners
1.2.2. Teaching to enhance development and learning
1.2.3. Planning curriculum to achieve important goals
1.2.4. Assessing Children's Development and Learning
1.2.5. Establishing Reciprocal Relationships with Families
2. Core Standards
2.1. Factors
2.1.1. Age of children
2.1.2. Philosophical, theoretical, or theological ideals
2.1.3. Program goals
2.1.4. Purpose of program
2.1.5. Requirements of sponsoring agency
2.1.6. Quality and training of teaching staff
2.1.7. Shape, size, and location of physical enviroment
2.1.8. Cultural, ethnic, economic, and social make-up of the community
2.1.9. Financial stability
2.2. Special Program Feature
2.2.1. Mixed - Age Grouping
2.2.2. Looping - Continuity of care
3. Core Programs
3.1. Traditional Nursery School/Preschool
3.1.1. Like a headstart