NEW TO ME!!!!!!

Creating a blog is new to me! When I first found out that I had to create one, I almost wanted to drop my class!!! But, being the person that I am, I am driven and I welcome a challenge. My name is Alacia, but I prefer to be called Lacey. I am currently in the Master's program at Walden University. I am very excited about learning and getting to know all of my colleagues. I am a very open person and I am willing to listen to what anyone has to say. One of my goals this semester it to become creative with my blog and reach many people to gain more insight on early childhood education!! So, if anyone visits my page feel free to post a comment about how to improve my blog! I am open to all things. I want to be able to use this blog as a resource for years to come, even after I'm done with my program!!!!  

Federal or State????

I work for the U.S. Army in the child development centers. I found that working with the federal system, the centers are stricter with their regulations and standard operations of procedures than the centers overlooked by the state. In a way, I feel that federal CDCs (Child Development Centers) offer a better example of how all centers should be ran. For example, when it comes to ratios, the number of children allowed to one teacher is lower with the federal system than the state. This allows for more one on one interaction with the providers and the children. When a classroom is too full a child can be overlooked and his/her full potential may not be reached. I have a question... If you had a choice of working in the federal or state system, which would you prefer and why? I'm sure there are pros and cons to both.