What does triple threat mean and what changes would you make on a ...

[cnetterville]

What does triple threat mean and what changes would you make on a national level to prevent these issues?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What criteria would you use to assess the quality of an afterschool program?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Ahnyah]

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
This phrase summarizes the three critical issues in child care today: the ability to provide quality programs for children that are affordable for their families, and to provide adequate compensation for the staff.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
Successful after school programs have the following components:

• Flexible hours and schedules that match school calendars


• Reasonable fees


• Clear lines of communication with parents


• Utilization of community resources such as libraries, swimming pools, and parks


• Supplemental to and supportive of regular school programs rather than extending the school day


• Teaching staff is trained in operating extended programs for children


• Homey, relaxed atmosphere


• Large blocks of free play time


• Children are self-directed, self-paced


• Many opportunities for creative expression


• Cooperation is stressed rather than competition


• The program needs its own permanent space

[cnetterville]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[gcook]

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