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How do you write a philosophy of child care?

Bianca Solorzano, M.Ed.
Infant Development & Montessori Consultant
Bianca Solorzano is an Infant Development Specialist, Montessori Consultant, and the Founder of Baby Tour Guide Inc. Through her company, she helps parents, educators, and caregivers optimize baby and toddler development using a Montessori Lens. She does so by providing one-on-one consulting, running her blog, and hosting the Montessori Babies Podcast. With more than 11 years of experience in child development, she specializes in supporting parents in approaches such as purposeful language, environment setup, toys/activities that aid in development, positive redirection and behavior, and directed choice. Bianca holds a BS in Child and Adolescent Development with a focus in Early Childhood Education from California State University, Fullerton, a Masters in Montessori Education from Loyola University Maryland, and the AMI International Montessori Certification from The Montessori Institute of San Diego for children Birth-3 Years. Bianca is also a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Bianca Solorzano, M.Ed.

Infant Development & Montessori Consultant

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When developing a childcare philosophy, it is important to keep your beliefs about the approach to childcare and education, as well as your values in relation to the child’s experience in mind. If your childcare has a pedagogical philosophy, such as Montessori, Reggio-Emilia, Play-Based, Nature-Based etc. that should be clear in your philosophy.

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How do I create my own childcare philosophy?

Bianca Solorzano, M.Ed.
Infant Development & Montessori Consultant
Bianca Solorzano is an Infant Development Specialist, Montessori Consultant, and the Founder of Baby Tour Guide Inc. Through her company, she helps parents, educators, and caregivers optimize baby and toddler development using a Montessori Lens. She does so by providing one-on-one consulting, running her blog, and hosting the Montessori Babies Podcast. With more than 11 years of experience in child development, she specializes in supporting parents in approaches such as purposeful language, environment setup, toys/activities that aid in development, positive redirection and behavior, and directed choice. Bianca holds a BS in Child and Adolescent Development with a focus in Early Childhood Education from California State University, Fullerton, a Masters in Montessori Education from Loyola University Maryland, and the AMI International Montessori Certification from The Montessori Institute of San Diego for children Birth-3 Years. Bianca is also a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Bianca Solorzano, M.Ed.

Infant Development & Montessori Consultant

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It is important to think about your values on school-parent relations, child’s rights, teaching approach, teacher qualifications, how you will be assessing development and/or tracking needs, and your overall goals for the children in your care or school. Then, turn your ideas into words and write your document!

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If a child always wants to play the same thing, should I let them do it?

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Yes, because the primary purpose of play is to have fun, not to do what adults want you to do. If you are playing with the child, you can add new elements to the play (e.g. having a zebra join the group of ponies or taking the ponies outdoors to the playground). This might make it more fun for you and encourage flexibility in the child. Keep it light, silly, and fun. Avoid the urge to micromanage or hover: your child is having fun with self-directed play, and this is what counts. They'll be fine.

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Describe how the child care program will meet the developmental need of children?

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Interaction with a wide range of others helps build confidence in a child's communication skills and learning skills. Variety widens the understanding an makes a child feel more self empowered.

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Do you have strategies on how to engage an autistic child in a 'regular' class without spending money on an aid?

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The best thing you can do for your child is to get them the help they need. You may not want to spend the money, but it is what your child deserves.

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