Explain compliance with federal, state, and local government standards and regulations.

Explanation should include

• research of selected standards, policies, regulations, and laws
• discussion of situations in which government regulations affect children, families, and early childhood programs.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are the legal consequences of failing to adhere to regulations when working with children?

Communication

• Where can information on federal, state, and local regulations be found?

Leadership

• How might regulations help and/or harm children?

Management

• What recordkeeping procedures are required by law?