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All Child Care Programs (Centers and Homes) |
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Does the program meet higher than minimal standards by having either a 3-5 star rated license or a national accreditation (such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children or the National Association for Family Child Care)? |
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Are there low child/teacher ratios so that children can receive lots of individual attention all day? |
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Are child care teachers (or family child care providers) who do not have credentials or degrees taking college courses to earn them? |
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Do staff members/family child care providers regularly participate in training opportunities? |
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Do they view themselves as child care professionals? |
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Are the teachers/family child care providers sensitive and responsive to the needs of each child in their care? |
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Are there planned activities for the children? |
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Are there lots of materials and activities, such as books, blocks, puzzles and art supplies available for the children to explore all day long? |
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Do the teachers/providers wash their hands often and help the children wash their hands? |
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Are there written policies and procedures for parents? |
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Are parents always welcome in the center or home? |
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Does the program have references from families who have used its services? |
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Does the director or family child care provider participate in a professional association? |
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No |
Child Care Centers |
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Is the director an experienced child care administrator with formal education in early childhood education and child care administration? |
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Does the center have low turnover of teachers, less than 20% each year? |
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Are the teachers paid well and do they have benefits? |
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Do parents have an opportunity to be involved in the center as volunteers in the classroom and on an advisory committee or board? |
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