5 Elements of Quality
What to look for when choosing a child care center
Classroom Atmosphere and Design:
A classroom that’s conducive to learning should feel joyful and friendly and be designed around clear focus areas, called centers, that offer a variety of activities.
Discipline and Social-Emotional Development:
Preschools should help children understand their feelings and interact with their peers.
Teachers:
Teachers should guide academic growth, model classroom behavior, and offer tools for children dealing with strong feelings
Academics:
Children should learn fundamental academic skills in reading, math, science and social studies through discovery and creative activities.
Safety:
Students should not be at undue physical risk while at preschool.
