What is Quality Child Care?
Indicators of quality child care include:
- Learning environments and curriculum rich in opportunities for children to develop cognitive, language, emotional, social and motor skills - that take into consideration the individual developmental needs and interests of the child;
- Appropriate staff-to-child ratios, group sizes and interactions;
- High standards for health, safety and nutrition;
- Involvement and coordination with the child's family;
- Clear and accessible administrative policies and procedures;
- Periodic evaluation of the program; and
- Educated, experienced and knowledgeable staff.