All Things Class

FCC homes often include children across multiple age levels of the CLASS measure. Through several small studies, Teachstone coders have uncovered unique challenges facing observers of Family Child Care (FCC) homes. Learn about our recommendations for addressing these common challenges:

• FCC homes often serve low numbers of children.
• FCC homes can challenge observers' objectivity.
• FCC homes can have multiple adults.

• FCC Challenge: Coding with Multiple Adults Present
• FCC Challenge: Maintaining Objectivity
• FCC Challenge: Establishing Coding Consistency in Inconsistent Settings
• We Are Family: What Makes FCCs Different
• Family Child Care: There's No Place Like Home