1. 10 Early Childhood Program Standards

2. Relationships  Promote positive relationships with all parents and children.  Children’s learning is encouraged when they feel safe and secure

3. Curriculum  A high quality curriculum fosters development in social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive.

4. Teaching  Use developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate and effective teaching approaches to enhance children’s learning and development.

5. Assessment of Child Progress  By assessing children regularly teachers are able to select appropriate curricula to meet a child’s individual needs.

6. Health  Encourage the nutrition and health of staff and students.  Health is physical, oral, mental and social.

7. Teachers  Employ qualified teaching staff.  A teacher need to keep up to date on new developments to ensure her education is up to date.

8. Families  Start and keep a collaborative relationship with families.  Parent-Teacher relationship will build trust and respect.  Families are encouraged to be involved.

9. Community Relationships  Having relationships and resources from the community may allow you to help direct a family needing resources or assistance.

10. Physical Environment  Provide a safe and healthy physical environment.  A healthy and safe school environment will be a positive and welcoming climate for students, families, and teachers.  Attention to both physical and social environments promotes learning, comfort, health, and safety.

11. Leadership and Management  Strong program management policies result in high-quality service.