Child Care Glossary

GED Program (General Education Development): A program that prepares individuals for the GED exam. A GED program is the equivalent of a high school diploma and focuses on skills such as math, science, social studies, writing, language, and the arts.
Gross (Large) Motor Control: Using large body muscles for movement in a balanced way such as running, walking, and playing ball.
Guardian: An individual who has legal authority and responsibility to care for another person as a result of another’s age, incapacity, or disability.