| A | B |
| learning center | a place in a classroom where materials are organized to accomplish a specific purpose |
| adult-child ratio | the 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 fee well/are sick |
| meal routine | regular ways of serving, eating, cleaning up after meals |
| structured activities | activities that have routine procedures that 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 |