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Cain, David W.; Rudd, Loretta C.; Saxon, Terrill F. – Early Child Development and Care, 2007
This study carries forward the exploration of joint attention engagement in children from 18 to 24 months of age enrolled in "low-quality" childcare centers. Childcare providers and children were videotaped to capture social interactions in the classroom including duration and bids for joint attention. One-half of 48 childcare providers…
Descriptors: Attention, Interpersonal Competence, Toddlers, Child Care Centers
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Grubb, Paul D. – Child Welfare, 1993
At site visits to approximately 2,800 family day care homes in Texas, assessed indices of caregiver competency (attainment of high school diploma, attendance at training and orientation sessions, and participation in elective professional activities) and facility compliance to 116 Texas family day care standards. Found that increased caregiver…
Descriptors: Caregiver Training, Child Caregivers, Competence, Compliance (Legal)
Anderson, Sarah L.; Gramann, Jacqueline A. – 1997
Recent changes such as declining economic status of families and large-scale employment of women have resulted in increased utilization of child care services and the need for qualified child care providers. This study evaluated the Preservice Training for Child Care Workers programs' ability to meet the training needs of rural Texas child care…
Descriptors: Caregiver Attitudes, Caregiver Training, Child Caregivers, Day Care
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Aguirre, Benigno E. – Child Welfare, 1987
Presents child care-related work experiences and training, teaching activities, and recurrent problems in the provision of child care as reported in a survey of 266 family day care providers in Texas. Results indicated training needs. Some Texas family day caregiver training programs are briefly described. (NH)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Caregiver Training, Child Caregivers, Employment Experience