| A | B |
| Learning center | place in a classroom where materials are organized to accomplish a specific purpose |
| Adult-child ratio | number of adults for each child present |
| Qualifications | Requirements to be able to get a job, including education and work experience |
| Greeting | saying hello as children arrive |
| Health check | checking to see if children feel well/are sick |
| Meal routine | regular ways of serving, eating, cleaning up after meals |
| Structured activities | Activities that have routine proceduresthat are expected to be followed |
| Unstructured activities | Activities that have a greater degree of freedom of choice, options for the participants |
| Joint activities | Activities for more than one age group |