wk 2 discussion

In your initial post,  Compare your state’s licensing regulations to the NAEYC Accreditation Standards in the following categories for a preschool-age classroom of four-year old children: (a) child to staff ratio, (b) group size, (c) teacher’s preparation, and (d) director preparation. Be sure to cite the document/report you are referring to for your state regulations. Alabama State (State of Alabama Department of Human Resources, 2021) NAEYC (NAEYC, 2019) Child to Staff Ratio 1 to 11 1 to 18 sleeping 1 to 10 Group Size Total of 22 with 2 staff members Total of 20 with 2 staff members Teacher Preparation  GED  Within 30 days of employment, 12 hrs of training in childcare development through workshops, meetings, videotapes, and one-to- one consultation  CPR/First Aid for Adults and Pediatrics  CPR/First Aid for Adults and Pediatrics  A.S/ B.A in child development  On-going professional development within the core competencies areas including but not limited to cultural competency, knowledge and skills of ages and stages of children, implementation of program curriculum, working with children and families, etc. Director Preparation  20 hrs of admin training & management  Minimum 4 hrs of training in quality care  Either : CDA w/ 12 months working experience, an associate degree in child development w/ 9 months working experience or a bachelor’s degree in child development w/ 6 months working experience  CPR/First Aid for Adults and Pediatrics  CPR/First Aid for Adults and Pediatrics  B.A. degree in education or B.A in any field w/ 36 college credits in early childhood  On-going professional development within the core competencies including but not limited to: oral/written communication, staff management, family and community relationships, current trends and influences, etc.