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◀ Curriculum Consumer Report

Family Child Care

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Criteria for Family Child Care Curricula
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Criteria for Effective Curricula
Criteria for Home-Based Curricula
Criteria for Infant and Toddler Curricula
Criteria for Preschool Curricula

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Criteria for Effective Curricula
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Criterion 1

Evidence Base for Child Outcomes

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Alignment with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF)
Cultural Responsiveness
Evidence Base for Child Outcomes
Individualization Based on Interests, Strengths, and Needs
Individualization for Children with Disabilities, Suspected Delays, or Other Special Needs
Learning Environments and Routines
Learning Experiences and Interactions
Learning Goals for Children
Linguistic Responsiveness
Ongoing Child Assessment
Parent and Family Engagement
Professional Development and Materials to Support Implementation
Research-Based Curriculum
Scope and Sequence

Evidence from research demonstrates the curriculum has been associated with children's positive learning outcomes. The curriculum has been implemented and directly studied in early childhood programs. The research showed significant, positive effects on children's developmental outcomes. Evidence of effectiveness has been obtained in rigorous research studies, such as randomized controlled trials or regression discontinuity designs. Research studies on the curriculum have optimally included multiple, diverse groups of children and providers and educators.

What do the ratings mean?

  • Four star rating graphic Full Evidence
  • Three star rating graphic Moderate Evidence
  • Two star rating graphic Minimal Evidence
  • One star rating graphic No Evidence

Curriculum

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The Creative Curriculum® for Family Child Care, 3rd Edition

Full Review & Ratings
One star rating graphicNo Evidence

At the time of this review, there are no available published research studies on The Creative Curriculum® for Family Child Care, 3rd Edition. Learning Games®, a set of 200 activities offered as a part of the curriculum, has been validated by research to show that children who participate in these games in child care and at home have better measured development than those who do not play them or who play only a few (Sparling et al., 1991). However, more rigorous research published in peer-reviewed journals is needed in order to establish evidence for positive effects of The Creative Curriculum® for Family Child Care, 3rd Edition on children's learning outcomes. 

Reference:

Sparling, J., Lewis, I., Ramey, C. T., Wasic, B.H., Bryant, D. M., & LaVange, L.M. (1991). Partners: A curriculum to help premature, low-birth-weight infants get off to a good start. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 11(1), 36-55. 

The Gee Whiz Curriculum for Family Child Care

Full Review & Ratings
One star rating graphicNo Evidence

At the time of this review, there are no available published research studies on The Gee Whiz Curriculum for Family Child Care. The publisher highlights anecdotal evidence for child outcomes. There is no evidence that there have been studies conducted regarding its implementation. While training is not required by the publisher to use the curriculum, online training is available for providers. More rigorous research is needed in order to establish evidence for positive effects of The Gee Whiz Curriculum for Family Child Care on children's learning outcomes.