When you walk into a high-quality daycare classroom you immediately see learning occurring. A high-quality program has a sense of purpose, organization and excitement. The following elements are critical to providing the kind of daycare that produces the best results for children.
Families
• Programs build trusting relationships with families,
including respecting and supporting each family’s
home language and at-home teaching efforts.
• Family members and teachers exchange
information about the child’s strengths and successes, favorite activities and
learning progress.
• Family members are engaged in the program through conferences with teachers,
opportunities to assist in the classroom and other activities.
• Family members are offered information about nutrition, parenting and social
services, when needed.
