Entrepreneurship in Child Care Services

Entrepreneurship in Childcare Services 4 (2+2)

Lesson 6 : Six Basic Types of Child Development Centers

Research and Teacher Preparation

Some centers are specifically organized to provide a group or groups of children for research in child development, child psychology, and early childhood education. At times these centers are also combined with teacher-preparation programs to give university students an opportunity to learn various skills of interacting with young children. Although these centers give services to the children and families involved, the primary objectives are research and teacher preparation. If funding ceases or objectives change, these centers for children may be phased out. These centers are usually exemplary and highly valued in the community.