This Is What Quality Looks Like

Quality interactions that help children think for themselves. 
Questions to engage critical thinking
Engaging, ongoing conversations
Rich language
Relating what they do in the classroom to real life

Laughter, joy and positive relationships
Adults that show affection and give each and every child personal time with them
Adults they can trust and turn to in times of need

Clear boundaries and limits that allow children to explore and interact with one another,
but help them learn to manage their own behavior
Adults that acknowledge the positive things they see more than pointing out the negative

Opportunities for children to practice leadership, to be responsible

A wealth of materials that allow children to self-select activities that are designed to meet their specific needs.   
Materials that are open ended and allow children to creatively use their own minds.

Adults who assess each child’s strengths and needs
Then use that data to inform their planning and teaching, and
Share each child’s progress regularly with families

Adults who provide support and resources to families and partner with them to help their child thrive and grow

Adults that continue to grow and learn about new research in the field

Quality looks like YOU