Can anyone explain developmentally appropriate practice in child care?

Question

This comes with being in charge of preschool children.

Answer 1

They made a book on this it is titled "Developmentaly Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Programs."

Answer 2

www.naeyc.org/about/positions/pdf/PSDAP9...   try this sight

Answer 3

It means you don't expect more out of a child/baby than their age.like you can't expect them to be potty trained at age one.  NOr can you expect them to read at age 2.

Answer 4

Developmentally appropriate can be attributed to many things in child care from room design, furnishings, toys, lesson plans, activities, outdoor activities and teacher expectations and care.

For example: An infant room needs developmentally appropriate sleeping areas which would be a crib or similar bed. (Confined and safe area) Obviously they can't use a toilet so they would need a safe and sanitary area for diaper changing. Toys have to meet standards for their age with no small parts and objects that could cause harm. Activities should focus on the child's "individual" needs and foster appropriate developmental skills. A teacher's expectations need to be flexible and reasonable and any teacher or child care provider should be trained and knowledgeable about the age group they will be working with. Learning about the development of that age group will help to ensure your care is appropriate.