SECTION3:ABCQualityForms

April 2018 PILOT YEAR

TableofContents

SECTION3:ABCQualityForms...............................................................................................1LevelCABCQualityParticipationAgreementForm...........................................................................3EligibilityChecklistandSubmissionForm..........................................................................................7CodeofEthicsForm..........................................................................................................................8ElementII:StaffEducationandProfessionalDevelopmentTrackingForm........................................9ElementVProcessQualitySelf-AssessmentForm–ABCQuality’sIntentionalTeachingTool(ITT)–InfantandToddlerClassrooms.......................................................................................................10ElementVProcessQualitySelf-AssessmentForm–ABCQuality’sIntentionalTeachingTool(ITT)–PreschoolClassrooms.....................................................................................................................14ElementVProcessQualitySelf-AssessmentForm–ABCQuality’sIntentionalTeachingTool(ITT)–SchoolAgeClassrooms...................................................................................................................19

LevelCABCQualityParticipationAgreementForm

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SouthCarolinaDepartmentofSocialServicesABCQualityRating&ImprovementSystem

QualityComplianceAgreementASACONDITIONOFPARTICIPATIONANDPAYMENT,IUNDERSTANDANDAGREE:

• EnrollmentintheSouthCarolinaDepartmentofSocialServicesABCQualityRating&ImprovementSystem(ABCQuality)isvoluntary.

• ThisAgreementshallnotbeassignedortransferred.

Ø Itisonlyvalidattheaddressenrolled.Shouldtheprovidermoveorrelocate,thisagreement

becomesnullandvoid.Ø TheprovidershallimmediatelynotifyABCQualityofanychangesinownershipoftheprogramor

facilityincluding,anymanagementagreements.AchangeinownershipwillrenderthisAgreementnullandvoid,andpaymentwillceaseforanycurrentchildrenbeingservedwithSCVoucher.

• AllinformationprovidedontheProviderEnrollmentFormandtheRateCertificationFormisincorporated

asapartofthisAgreement,andtheprovidercertifiesthatallinformationistruetothebestofitsknowledge.

• ThisAgreementshallbeineffectforaperiodof________beginning______________________.ABC

Qualitycaninitiateterminationofthisagreementbydeliveringwrittennotificationtotheprovider.ThenaturalendingofthisAgreementisnotappealable.ItisnotaguaranteeorarightthatABCQualitywilloffertheprovideranotherAgreement.

• TheprovisionsofthisAgreementandperformancehereunderaresubjecttoallapplicablelaws,

regulations,ordinances,andcodesofthefederal,state,andlocalgovernments.AlltermsoftheAgreementshallbeconstruedinamannerconsistentwiththeaforesaidlaws,regulations,ordinances,andcodes.Shouldanyofthetermsorconditionsofthisagreementconflictwithanyoftheaforesaidlaws,regulations,ordinances,orcodes,thenonlythosetermsshallbedeemedinoperativeandnullandvoidtotheextentoftheconflictandshallbedeemedmodifiedtoconformtherewith;theremainderoftheagreementshallbeunaffected.

• TheproviderwillcomplywithPublicLaw103-327,PartC,EnvironmentalTobaccoSmokeAct,alsoknown

asthePro-ChildrenAct,whichprohibitssmokinginanyindoorfacilityusedroutinelyorregularlyfortheprovisionofhealth,daycare,education,orlibraryservicestochildrenundertheageof18years.

• IfanydisputeshallariseunderthetermsofthisAgreement,thesoleandexclusiveremedyshallbethe

filingofaNoticeofAppealwithin30calendardaysofreceiptofwrittennoticeoftheABCQualityactionordecisionwhichformsthebasisoftheappeal.AdministrativeappealsshallbeinaccordancewiththeDSSregulationsR.126-150,etseq.,CodeofLawsofSouthCarolina(1976,asamended),Volume27,andinaccordancewiththeAdministrativeProceduresAct,Section1-23-380,codeofLawsofSouthCarolina(1976,asamended).

• NonewSCVoucherchildrenwillbeallowedtoconnecttomyfacilityduringanappealwithABCQualityorDSSChildCareLicensing.However,theprogrammaycontinueservingcurrentchildrenforthedurationoftheireligibilityperiodunlessthehealthandsafetyofthechildrenarejeopardized.

SouthCarolinaRegulationsForChildCareFacilities

• ThefacilitymustmaintainacurrentSCDepartmentofSocialServices(DSS)license/approvalor

DepartmentofDefenseCertificate,atalltimes,ifrequired,byStateorFederallaworregulations,andmeetallapplicablestateandlocalhealthandsafetyrequirementsinordertoprovideservicesunderthisAgreement.

• Thefacilitymustmaintainahistoryofcompliancewithregulations.Historyofcomplianceisdefineda

having:Nofrequentormultipledeficienciesorasignificanteventposingsubstantialthreattothehealthorsafetyofthechildrenthatinvolvessupervision,compliancewithratios,orhealthandsafetyviolations.

• Allstaffsupervising/caringforchildrenmusthaveCardiopulmonaryResuscitation(CPR)certificationandpediatricfirstaidcertification.

• Allstaffsupervising/caringforchildrenmustmeetthehealthandsafetypreservicerequirementwithin90daysofhire.

• Ifthehealthandsafetyofchildrenarejeopardizedanddependingupontheseverityofthecircumstances,

ABCQualitymayinitiateterminationoftheprogram’senrollmentandimmediatelywithdrawchildrenreceivingSCVoucherfromtheprogram,eveniftheprogramispursuinganappealwithChildCareLicensing.

ServiceCosts,PaymentandClientFees

• TheactualratechargedforchildrenunderthisAgreement,includingtheRegistrationFee,shallnot

exceedtheactualrateschargedtoallotherchildrenexceptwhentherearedifferentactualrateschargedfordifferentageswithincaretypes.Whentherearedifferentactualrateschargedfordifferentageswithincaretypes,SCVoucherwillpayaccordingtotheSCVoucherMaximumPaymentScheduled.

• AnyavailablediscountswillbeextendedtochildrencoveredunderthisAgreementtothesameextentandinthesamemannerasallotherchildren.

• IftheactualrateschargedtoprivatepayingclientsexceedthemaximumratepaidbySCVoucher,the

providermaycollectthedifferencefromtheclient,inadditiontotheclientfee.

• TheclientfeesestablishedbySCVouchershallbecollectedfromeachclientwhosechildiscoveredunderthisAgreementinadvanceofserviceunitdelivery.SCVoucherassumesnoresponsibilityforcollectionorpaymentofclientfeesincludinganyadditionalassessedclientfeeschargedbytheprovider.

• RequestedchangesintheservicecostsshallbesubmittedtoSCVouchersixty(60)dayspriortothe

effectivedateoftheincrease.SCVoucherhasthesoleandexclusiverighttoacceptorrejectanychangeintheservicerate.

• Allservicesprovidedandclaimssubmittedshallbeinaccordancewith45CFR98(1998),Provider

BusinessProceduresissuedbyABCQuality,andallapplicablefederalandstatelaws,rules,andregulations.

• ClaimsforpaymentshallbehonoredbySCVoucheronlyforactiveeligibleclientsasverifiedbythechild

careproviderandauthorizedbySCVoucher.

• SCVouchermaynothonorpaymentrequestsforservicessubmittedbytheproviderwhicharemorethansixty(60)calendardayslaterthantheserviceendingdates.SCVouchershallnotbeliableforpaymentofvoucherssubmittedbytheproviderthatexceedthistimeframe.

ChildCareRecords• ThefollowingrecordsshallbemaintainedforeachchildreceivingSCVoucherfromthetimeofenrollment

untilthefacilityhasbeenmonitoredandtherecordsreviewed,orforaperiodofthreeyears,whicheveristhelongest:

o Dailyattendance-maintainedinsupportofpaymentvouchers;ando CopiesofServiceVoucherLogs[SVL].

• Theprovidershallreportserviceunitsnotprovidedandabsencesastheyoccur.Failuretoreportbothof

thesemayresultinrecoupmentoffunds.• TheprovidershallnotifySCVoucherwhenachildmissesten(10)consecutivedayswithoutawaiver.

• Iftheprovidercontinuestoserveaclientbeyondtheallowablenumberofabsencesforthechild,SC

Vouchermayrecoupfundsfromtheprovider.

• Recordsand/orreportsrequestedbyABCQualityshallbefurnisheduponrequest.

• Duringnormalbusinesshours,ABCQualityand/ortheirdesigneeshallhaveaccesstoallrecordsrequiredunderthisAgreement.Theyshallhavetherightto:examineandmakecopies,excerptsortranscriptsfromallrecordsunlessprecludedbyfederalorstatelaw;contactandconductprivateinterviewswiththeproviderand/oritsemployees;andconducton-sitereviewsofallmattersrelatingtothisAgreement.

• OncetheprovideracceptsachildusingSCVoucher,theprovidershallnotterminatethechild’s

attendancewithoutpriornotificationtoSCVoucher.Suchnotificationmustincludethereasonforrequestedtermination,suchasfailuretopayanyclientfees,andmustbeproperlydocumented.

• TheprovidershallbenotifiedifSCVoucherterminatesaclient.Theprovidershallbereimbursedonlyfor

serviceunitsprovidedtothechilduntiltheeffectiveterminationdategivenbySCVoucher.TheprovidermustreportanyserviceunitsnotprovidedandabsencestoSCVoucher.

• ClientswillbeallowedtofinishanyweekthatpaymenthasbeenrequestedforontheSVL.

Discipline• Corporalpunishmentisstrictlyprohibitedforanychildreninthefacility,regardlessofwhethertheyare

childrenusingSCVoucher,privatepayingchildren,orchildrenoftheowneroremployees.Corporalpunishmentistheuseofphysicalforcetothebodyasadisciplinemeasure.Physicalforcetothebodyincludes,butisnotlimitedtospanking,slapping,biting,andshaking.Theprovideragreestohaveawrittenpolicythatcorporalpunishmentisnotallowed,thatissignedbyparentsandstaff,andthatisupdatedyearly.

GeneralIssues• Theprovidershallsafeguardtheuseanddisclosureofinformationconcerningapplicantsfororrecipients

ofservicesinaccordancewithallapplicablefederalandstatelawsandregulationsandshallrestrictaccessto,anduseanddisclosureof,suchinformationincompliancewithsaidlawsandregulations.

• ABCQualitywillnotifytheappropriateChildCareLicensingRegionofallfindingsofnon-complianceto

LicensingRegulations.

• ABCQualityassumesnoresponsibilitywithrespecttoaccidents,illnesses,orclaimsarisingoutofanyworkundertakenwiththeassistanceoffundspaidunderthisAgreement.Theprovidershalltake

DiscontinuationofServicetoClients

necessarystepstoensureorprotectitself,itsclients,anditspersonnel.Theprovideragreestocomplywithallapplicablelocal,state,andfederalacts,rules,andregulations.

• TheprovidermustcomplywithTitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964andSection504oftheRehabilitation

Actof1973whencenter-basedandgrouphomecareisprovided.

• Iftheproviderreceiveseightypercent(80%)ormoreofitsoperatingbudgetfromstateandfederalfunds,itshallnotdiscriminateastoreligionintheadmissionofanychildnorintheemploymentofpersonnel.

• TheproviderwillserveanychildrenenrolledthroughthisAgreementonlyatthefacilityandaddress

enrolled.

• TheproviderwillnotifyABCQualityofanyintentionstorelocateitsfacilitypriortothemove.TheprovidershallnotserveanychildrenunderthisAgreementatthenewlocation/facilityuntilithasmetregulatoryrequirementsandbeenenrolledbyABCQuality.

• TheproviderwillmaintainaworkingLAN(LocalAreaNetwork)telephoneatitsfacilityatalltimesandwill

notifyABCQualityofanychangeinphonenumber.CellphonesmaybeusedonlyinadditiontotheLANline.

• TheproviderwilladheretotherequirementsoftheABCQualityStandards.

• Iftheproviderreceivesagrant,itagreestoremainenrolledinABCQualityfortheperiodrequiredbythe

grantorfundsmayberecouped.

• Iftheprovider’senrollmentagreementisterminatedbyABCQualityoranyagegroupisde-enrolled,theprovidercannotreapplyforenrollmentinABCQualityforaminimumofonecalendaryearfromthedateofterminationorde-enrollment.

IcertifythatIhaveread,understandandagreetoalltermsandconditionsofthisAgreementandtheenrollmentinformationIhavefurnishedistrue,accurateandcomplete.IalsocertifythatIhavetheauthoritytoenterintothisagreementandamresponsibleforadheringtoallduties,andresponsibilitiessetforthintheagreement.ChildCareProvider:Date:___________________(SignatureofOwnerorAuthorizedAgentofOwner)PrintedNameofOwnerorAuthorizedAgentofOwner:________________________________NameofFacility/Provider:________________________________FederalID/SocialSecurityNumber:___________________________

EligibilityChecklistandSubmissionFormPleaseverifythefollowingandprepareevidenceofmetcriteriaNameofOwnerCompletingForm:___________________________________DateDocumentCompleted:_____________________

Criteria

Met

OwnerSignature

Current,regularlicense/approval/registration(orexemption)withevidenceofhistoryofcompliancewithSClicensingregulations.Historyofcomplianceisdefinedashavingnofrequentormultipledeficienciesorasignificanteventposingasubstantialthreattothehealthorsafetyofthechildrenthatinvolvessupervision,compliancewithratios,orhealthandsafetyviolationsand/orHeadStartandotherearlycareandeducationprogramsoperatedbymilitaryortribalprogramsmustshowsubstantialcompliancewiththeirregulatoryagency.

CurrentPediatricFirstAidandInfant/ChildCPRcertificationforallstaffresponsibleforcaringfororsupervisingchildren.

Disciplinepolicyprohibitingcorporalpunishmentsignedanddatedbyallstaffannually.

CompletionoftheSCHealthandSafetyPre-ServiceCertificateorECD101byallstaffuponenrollmentandwithin90daysofhirefornewstaff.

SignedacknowledgementfromallstaffconfirmingtheirknowledgeofandadherencetotheABCQualityCodeofEthics(seeABCQualityForms).

AdditionaleligibilityrequirementsforLicense-ExemptProvidersVerificationofminimumstaffeducation/qualifications(18yearsold,highschooldiplomaorGED,and6months’experienceorsupervisionbyateacherwithmorethan1yearexperience).

HealthDocumentation:TBtest/HealthAssessmentsforallstaff(DSSForm2926)http://www.scchildcare.org/media/650/2926.pdf.

CentralRegistrycheckofallstafftobeconductedbythedepartmenttodetermineanyabuseorneglectperpetratedbythepersonuponachild,andasearchoftheNationalCrimeInformationCenter’sNationalSexOffenderRegistryandthesexoffenderregistryactpursuantto45CFRSec.98.43(DSSForm2924)http://www.scchildcare.org/media/35674/DSS-Form-2924-APR-16-.pdf.

*Note:OnorbeforeSeptember2018,allstaffmembersworkingatalicense-exemptprovidermustsubmittoabackgroundcheckpursuanttotherequirementsinthe2014ChildCareandDevelopmentBlockGrantLawandsupportingregulations.SChasyettoimplementthisprocedure.License-exemptprovidersshouldbepreparedtocomplyoncetherequirementbecomeseffective.ThebackgroundcheckshallincludeanFBIfingerprintcheckandasearchofdatabasesinthestatewherethestaffmemberresidesandeachstatewherethestaffmemberresidedduringthepreviousfiveyearstoinclude1)statefingerprintcheck;2)statesexoffenderregistry;and3)stateabuseandneglectregistrychecks.

CodeofEthicsForm

CodeofEthics

ABCQualityiscommittedtoacodeofethicsthatguidestheperformance,conduct,andbehaviorofitsparticipantsincludingchildcarefacilities,owners,directors,andteachers.ThiscodeoffersguidanceforresponsiblebehaviorandwillensurethehighestlevelofprofessionalismintheoperationandactivitiesofABCQualityproviders.ABCQualityparticipantswilladheretothiscodeofethicsandrelevantprogramstandardsandwillbeheldaccountablefortheiractions.

1. Participantswillnotharmchildrenandwillnotparticipateinpracticesthatareemotionallyorphysicallyharmful,disrespectful,degrading,dangerous,exploitive,orintimidatingtochildren.

2. ParticipantswillrespectcolleaguesinearlychildcareandeducationandsupporttheminmaintainingtheABCQualityCodeofEthics.

3. Participantswillpromotesafeandhealthyworkingconditionsandpoliciesthatfosterrespect,cooperation,collaboration,competence,well-being,confidentiality,andself-esteeminstaffmembers.

4. Participantswillnotparticipateinpracticesthatareinviolationoflawsandregulationsprotectingchildreninchildcareprograms.

5. ParticipantswilldemonstraterespectandprofessionalcourtesyintheirrelationshipswithotherABCQualityparticipantsandthepublic.

6. Participantswillnotdiscriminateagainstchildrenorfamiliesonthebasisofsex,race,nationalorigin,religiousbeliefs,medicalcondition,disability,orthemaritalstatus/familystructure,sexualorientationorreligiousbeliefsoftheirfamilies.AdaptedfromNAEYCCodeofEthicalConduct,2011Ihaveread,understandandagreetoabidetotheCodeofEthics______________________________________________

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ElementII:StaffEducationandProfessionalDevelopmentTrackingForm

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ElementVProcessQualitySelf-AssessmentForm–ABCQuality’sIntentionalTeachingTool(ITT)–InfantandToddlerClassroomsStandardV.A.ResponsiveandSensitiveCare

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.A.1Demonstratesphysicalwarmththroughtouching,holding,hugging,patting,rocking,and/orkeepingachildclosetotheteacher’sbody.

V.A.2Contributestotheoverallpositivetoneoftheclassroombybeingrespectfulandcalm.

V.A.3Spendsthemajorityoftimeinteractingwithchildren.

V.A.4Respondsimmediatelyandappropriatelytosupportachild’sexpressionofemotions.

V.A.5Recognizeschildren’sneedforattachmentbydemonstratingpatienceandunderstanding.

V.A.6Respectschildren’sprivacyandmaintainsconfidentiality.

V.A.7Positionsbodytointeractandengagewithchildrenontheireye-level.

V.A.8Respectfullyandactivelylistenswhenachildtalksorattemptstocommunicate.

StandardV.B.LanguageandCommunication

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.B.1Regularlyinitiatescommunicationwithindividualchildren.

V.B.2Respondsverballytoalltypesofachild’scommunicationattempts.

V.B.3Modelsbackandforthcommunicationwithindividualchildren.Thisincludesbothverbalandnon-verbalexchanges.

V.B.4Helpschildrenconnectwordswithactionsbyusingself-talk.

V.B.5Helpschildrenconnectwordswithactionsbyusingparalleltalk.

V.B.6Encouragesandsupportsindividualchildrenincommunicatingandlabelingtheirfeelings.

V.B.7Asksindividualchildrensimple,open-endedquestionsandwaitsforaresponse.

V.B.8Expandschildren’svocabularybyelaborating,extending,andsharinginformation.

V.B.9Usesverbalplaytohelpchildrenlearnthefoundationsoflanguageandearlyliteracy.

V.B.10Facilitatespeer-to-peercommunicationtopromotesocialinteraction.

V.B.11Encourageschildrentocommunicateandsharelanguagewitheachother.

StandardV.C.Guidance

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.C.1Usespositiveguidancetechniques. V.C.2Guideschildren’sbehaviorbytellingthemwhattodowhenanundesirableordisruptivebehavioroccurs.

V.C.3Demonstratesconsistencywithallchildren. V.C.4Modelsandpromotespositivepeerinteractions. V.C.5Encourageschildrenbyacknowledgingefforts,accomplishmentsandhelpfulbehaviors.

V.C.6Demonstratesrealisticexpectationsforeachchild.

V.C.7Designsandmanagestheclassroomenvironmenttopromotepositiveinteractions.

V.C.8Anticipateschildren’sactionstopreventpotentialconflictordangerbyinterveningwhenappropriate.

StandardV.D.ProgramStructure

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.D.1TheroommeetstheABCratios. V.D.2TheroommeetstheABCgroupsize. V.D.3Onadailybasis,childrenremainintheirenrolledclassroomforthemajorityoftheday.

V.D.4Children’sexposuretounfamiliarteachersislimited.

V.D.5Eachchildisassignedaprimaryteacher. V.D.6Thedailyroutineincludeshandwashingwithsoapandwaterforteachersandchildren.

V.D.7Teachersusedailyroutinesand/ortransitionsasopportunitiestoengagechildren.

V.D.8Teachersconductsmoothtransitions. V.D.9Accommodationsaremadeduringdailyroutinestomeetchildren’sindividualizedneeds.

V.D.10Family-stylediningispracticedduringamealservicetoencourageindependenceandsocialization.

V.D.11Teachersfollowapredictabledailyroutine/schedulesochildrencanlearnsequencesofeventsandfeelmoresecure.

V.D.12Child-directedactivitiesareprovidedforchildrenbasedontheirinterest.

V.D.13Allchildrenmusthavedailyoutdoortime,weatherpermitting.

StandardV.E.EarlyLearning

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.E.1Teacherprovidesdevelopmentallyappropriateopportunitiesfordiscoveryandlearningbyallowingchildrentoactivelyexploretheroominaleastrestrictiveenvironment.

V.E.2Teacherprovidesdevelopmentallyandculturallyappropriateopportunitiesforchildrentocompleteorparticipateinself-careandcommunitycaretasks.

V.E.3Teacherprovidesdevelopmentallyappropriateactivitiesandmaterialsthatareconcreteandmeaningfultochildren.

V.E.4Teacherscaffoldschildren’slearningduringroutinesandactivities.

V.E.5Classroomhasawrittenplanofactivitiesthatsupportsthedevelopmentalprogressofchildren.

V.E.6Ongoingobservationanddocumentationofchildren’slearninganddevelopmentareconductedthroughouttheyear.

V.E.7Plannedactivitiesarelinkedtospecificlearninggoalsandobjectivesbasedonindividualchildassessments.

V.E.8Teacherprovidesexperiencesthatpromotechildren’searlyliteracydevelopment.

V.E.9Teacherprovidesdevelopmentallyappropriateopportunitiesforchildrentodevelopproblemsolvingskills.

V.E.10Teacheruseseverydayconversationsasopportunitiesforchildrentolearnaboutnature,scienceormath.

V.E.11Teacherprovidesdevelopmentallyappropriateopportunitiesforchildrentoenhancefineandgrossmotordevelopment.

StandardV.F.Environment

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.F.1Roomhassufficient,age-appropriatematerialssothatallchildrencanbeactivelyinvolved.

V.F.2Childrenareprovidedsomevarietyofmaterialsfromwhichtochoose.

V.F.3Childrenareprovidedawidevarietyofmaterialsfromwhichtochoose.

V.F.4Playmaterialsarewell-organizedforchildrentoaccessthemandmakedeliberatechoices.

V.F.5Theroomisdividedintospacesforroutinesandbothactiveandquietplaythatareappropriatefortheagesofthechildrenenrolled.

V.F.6Materialsthatreflectthediversityofthechildren’scommunityareaccessible.

V.F.7Aliteracy-richenvironmentispresentintheclassroom.

V.F.8Theclassroomhasavarietyofchild-relateddisplaysthatareeasilyvisibletochildren.

V.F.9Furnishingsandequipmentarechild-sizedandappropriateforthechildrencurrentlyenrolled.

V.F.10Spaceandfurnishingsarearrangedsothatadultscandirectlysuperviseandrespondtochildrenduringroutinecareandplayactivities.

V.F.11Aprotectedcozyareaisavailabletochildrenthroughouttheday.

V.F.12Theclassroomspaceisunclutteredandnoiseiskepttoamoderateleveltoavoidover-stimulationanddistraction.

V.F.13Designatedoutdoorspacesforinfants,toddlers,andtwospromoteexplorationinaleastrestrictiveenvironment.

V.F.14Outdoorequipmentandmaterialsareage-appropriate,accessible,andsufficientforallchildrentobeactivelyengaged.

V.F.15Avarietyofageappropriateoutdoorportableplaymaterials/equipmentisavailable.

V.F.16Outdoorspaceisplannedasaplayandlearningenvironment.

V.F.17Theoutdoorenvironmentisnaturalized.

ElementVProcessQualitySelf-AssessmentForm–ABCQuality’sIntentionalTeachingTool(ITT)–PreschoolClassrooms

StandardV.A.ResponsiveandSensitiveCare

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.A.1Speaksunsolicitedtoachild. V.A.2Respondsverballytochild’scomments/questions.

V.A.3Acknowledgesachild’scomment/request. V.A.4Showspatienceandlackofannoyancewithchild’squestions.

V.A.5Conversesmostlywithchildren/limitedconversationwithadults.

V.A.6Maintainseyecontactwhiletalkingwithchildren.

V.A.7Givesappropriatefeedback.Examples:repeatwhatchildsays,askforadditionalinformation,giverelevantcommentstochildren’squestions/comments.

V.A.8Attendswhilechildisspeakingtoadult,i.e.doesnotwalkawayortrytodosomethingelse(likewipingtables).

V.A.9Activelylistenstochild’sverbalizations(doesnotinterruptorcutoffchild’sverbalizations).

StandardV.B.LanguageandCommunication

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.B.1Askschildrenindividuallytotalkaboutactivitiestheyaredoing(shareexperiences).Examples:"Wasithardtodo?"or"Whatareyoucooking?"

V.B.2Askschildrenindividuallytosharetheirideas/feelingsaboutactivities/happenings.Examples:(ideas)"Whatwillyoumake/build?"(feelings)"Howdoyoufeelaboutthat?"

V.B.3Asksindividualchildrenopen-endedquestionsthatencouragecriticalthinkingandbeginwith"why?what?where?andhow?"

V.B.4Engagesininformationsharingconversations.Example:"Thisisalop-earrabbit.Helikestoeatcarrots.WatchwhileIfeedhimthecarrot."

V.B.5Respondsincalmmanner(noscreamingoryelling).

V.B.6Listenstoachild'sexplanation/commentseventhoughthechild'sthinkingisfaulty.Listensrespectfullytochild.

StandardV.C.Guidance

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.C.1Providesopportunitiesforchildrentoberesponsible.Examples:pickinguptoys,wipingspills,personalgrooming(toileting,washinghands),obtainingandcaringformaterials,andotherself-helpskills.

V.C.2Provideschildrenvarietiesofactivitiesfromwhichtochoose:Letschildrenchoosetheinterest/activityareainwhichtheywanttoworkandalsochoosetheactivityintheinterestarea.Thismeansthatstaffwillnottellchildrenwheretogo,whattodo,orhowlongtoworkinanarea.

V.C.3Staffencourageschildrentotreateachotherwithkindnessandrespect;noevidenceofridiculeormakingfunofothers.

V.C.4Children'smistakesarehandledasroutinematters.Example:"Youspilledthemilk,I'llhelpyoucleanitup.

V.C.5Roomandmaterialsarereadywhenchildrenarrive.

V.C.6Childrenaretoldandpreparedforwhathappensnext.Example:"Afterlunchwewilltakeanap."

V.C.7Whenachildmakesaninappropriatechoice,theadulthelpsthechildtothinkaboutandmakeabetterchoice.

V.C.8Stafftalksaboutthebehaviorshewantstocorrectinsteadofjudgingthechild.Examples:"It'sO.K.,weallspill.Usetheragtowipeupthespill."Donotjudge:"O.K.,ClumsySam,wipeupthespill."Childrenaretoldwhattodonotwhatnottodo.Insteadof"Don'trun"say"John,walkintheclass,runoutside."

V.C.9Staffhasafew,fair,simpleappropriateclassroomrules(nomorethan5)andstatesthemclearlytochildren.Examplesare:1)Walkintheroom/runoutside.2)Useyourhandstohelpyourfriends.3)Useindoorvoicesintheclassroom.

V.C.10Staffpractices/modelsclassroomrules(actionsspeaklouderthanwords).Examples:Whenstaffaskschildrentouseindoorvoices,shemodelsusingindoorvoice(quiet,lowpitched).

V.C.11Staffencourageschildrenandtellsthemwhentheyhavebehavedappropriately.Examples:"Youputthepuzzlebackontheshelf,thankyou."

V.C.12Children'smistakesarehandledindividuallyandprivatelyaspossible.Staffdonotcomparechildren.

V.C.13Usespositiveguidancetechniques.

Clarification:Toreceivecredit,onepositivestrategymustbeobserved.Ifoneinstanceofnegativedisciplineisobserved,creditisnotreceived.Examples:Redirection,Anticipation/eliminationofpotentialproblem,childrenaregivenchoices.

StandardV.D.ProgramStructure

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.D.1Programmaintainsrequiredratio.Staffingpatternsshallprovideforadultsupervisionofchildrenatalltimesandtheavailabilityofanadditionaladulttoassumeresponsibilityifoneadultmustrespondtoanemergency.Staffarewithchildren,notdistractedbyotherduties(suchascleaningorcooking).Everyattemptshallbemadetohavecontinuityofadultswhoworkwithchildren.Staff-childratiosshallbemaintainedthroughprovisionofsubstituteswhenregularstaffmembersareabsent.Clarification:Formixedagegrouping,ratioisbasedonyoungestmemberofgroup.

V.D.2Programmaintainsrequiredgroupsize.Staffingpatternsshallprovideforadultsupervisionofchildrenatalltimesandtheavailabilityofanadditionaladulttoassumeresponsibilityifoneadultmustrespondtoanemergency.

V.D.3Childrenarenotrequiredtositattablesforlongperiodsoftime.(Notover15to20minutes.)

V.D.4Grouptimesarerelativelyshort,includeexperienceschildrenenjoydoingtogether,andfocusontopicsofcurrentinterest.Clarification:Teacherplannedphysicalactivitieslasting5-10minutesoccuratleast2timesperday.Thesecanbeplannedduringtotalgroupactivitiesandmayincludemusic/movementactivities.Ifgrouptimenotobserved,teacherinterviewandlessonplancanbereviewedforplannedactivities.

V.D.5Teachersandchildrenroutinelywashhandswithsoapandwateratappropriatetimes.Clarification:Teachersandchildrenshouldwashhandswithsoapandwaterbeforepreparing/eatingamealorsnack,aftertoiletingandaftercontactingbodilyfluidsorcontaminateditems.

V.D.6Morningandafternoonschedulesallowalargeblockoftime,45minutesto2hours,forindividualandsmallgroupactivitiesconductedininterest/activityareas.Childrenarereadtodailyinsmallgroups.

V.D.7Allchildrenmusthavedailyactiveoutdoorplay. V.D.8Teacherplannedphysicalactivitieslasting5-10minutesoccuratleast2timesperday.Clarification:Thesecanbeplannedduringtotalgroupactivitiesandmayincludemusic/movementactivities.Ifgrouptime

notobserved,teacherinterviewandlessonplancanbereviewedforplannedactivities.

StandardV.E.EarlyLearning

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.E.1Eachchildisprovidedopportunitiestolearnthroughactivelyusingmaterials(touching,holding,handling,andtryingdifferentwaystousethematerials).

V.E.2Teacherprovidesconcreteactivitiesthataremeaningfultochildren.Someexamplesare:sand,water,blocksandpuzzles.

V.E.3Eachchildisprovideddailyopportunitiestoselectmaterials/companionsandmanageplayindependently.

V.E.4Eachchildhasanopportunitytoworkinmanypositions.Examplesare:onacarpet/rug,onthefloor,onaplatform,standingatatable/easel,sittingatatableoronacushion,sittingonthelapofateacherwho'sreadingtothem.

V.E.5Eachchildisallowedchoicesofactivitiesinwhichtoparticipateandareasofinterestinwhichtheywork.

V.E.6Eachchildhasongoingopportunitiestotalkwithadultsandotherchildrentoshareideas,shareclassroomandpersonalexperiencesandtogainexperiencethroughuseoflanguage.

V.E.7Materialsareprovidedwhichallowchildrentousetheminmanydifferentways.Examples:playdoughcanbeusedtomakesnakes,usedwithcookiecutters,usedtomake"pretend"cake,usedtomakebraceletsormanyotheruses.

V.E.8Childrenhaveopportunitiestolearnaboutnutritiononetimeaweekormore.Clarification:Nutritioneducationmaybeprovidedduringlargegroups,smallgroups,incentersorduringlunchorsnack.Ifnotobserved,teacherinterviewcanbeusedorwrittenplan/schedulecanbereviewed.

V.E.9Teachersprovideopportunitiesforchildrentoenhancemotordevelopmentbothindoorsandoutdoors.Clarification:Childrenareencouragedtobephysicallyactiveindoorsandoutdoorsatappropriatetimes.Monitormayinterviewteacherifnotobserved.

StandardV.F.Environment

IndoorPhysicalEnvironmentCalculation

Interest/ActivityAreas #ofdifferentaccessiblematerialsDramaticPlay Blocks Art Manipulatives Library Music Science IndoorPhysicalActivity Other

Indicator-Materialsandequipment–Indoor Met/NotYet NotesV.F.1Roomhas5interest/activityareaswithaminimumof5differentaccessiblematerialsperinterest/activityarea.

V.F.2Ageappropriateequipmentisused.(Manufacturer'slabelmaynoteageappropriateness).

V.F.3Materialsareintactandingoodrepairwithnomissingparts,sharpedges,orrust.

V.F.4Materialsarearrangedsochildrencangetmaterialsbythemselveswithoutadultassistance.

V.F.5Childrenworkindependentlywithequipment/materialsbythemselvesorinsmallgroups.

V.F.6Childrenareprovidedplaymaterialsthatpromotephysicalactivityindoors(e.g.scarves,beanbags,ribbons,music/movementCD’s,musicalinstruments)atappropriatetimes.

Indicator-Materialsandequipment–Outdoor Met/NotYet NotesV.F.7Ageappropriateoutdoorequipmentisused.(Manufacturer'slabelmaynoteageappropriateness).

V.F.8Materialsareingoodrepairwithnosharpedges,rustorotherhazards.

V.F.9Theoutdoorplayareaisclean,safe,andfreeofhazardssuchasgarbage,glass,cans,overgrowth,brokenstructures,loosenails,treelimbsandjunkedequipment/cars.

V.F.10Thereisavarietyofage-appropriateoutdoorportableplaymaterials/equipmentontheplaygroundsufficientforallchildrentobeactivelyinvolvedinvigorousplayactivities.Childrendonotjustwanderaroundwithnothingtodo.Thiscanbeaccomplishedbysupplementingoutdoorportableplaymaterials/equipmentwithin-groundplaygroundequipment(or)leadingandinvolvingchildreningames(or)acombinationofportableplaymaterialsandanyoftheothers.

ElementVProcessQualitySelf-AssessmentForm–ABCQuality’sIntentionalTeachingTool(ITT)–SchoolAgeClassrooms

STANDARDV.A.ResponsiveandSensitiveCare

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.A.1Speaksunsolicitedtoachild. V.A.2Respondsverballytoachild'scomments/questions.

V.A.3Acknowledgesachild'scomment/request. V.A.4Showspatienceratherthanannoyancewithachild'squestions.

V.A.5Talksmostlywithchildren/limitedconversationwithotherstaff.

V.A.6Maintainseyecontactwhiletalkingwithchildren. V.A.7Givesappropriatefeedback.Examples:repeatswhatachildsays,asksforadditionalinformation,givesrelevantcommentstochildren'squestionsorcomments.

V.A.8Attendswhileachildisspeakingtohim/her,i.e.doesnotwalkawayortrytodosomethingelse(likewipingtables).

V.A.9Activelylistenswhenachildtalks(doesnotinterruptorcutoffchild'sconversations).

STANDARDV.B.LanguageandCommunication

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.B.1Askschildrenindividuallytotalkaboutactivitiestheyaredoing(shareexperiences)toadultsandotherchildren.Examples:"Wasithardtodo?"or"Whatareyoucooking?"or"TellTomhowyoumadethat."

V.B.2Askschildrenindividuallytosharetheirideas/feelingsaboutactivities/happeningstoadultsandchildren.Examples:(ideas)"Whatwillyoumake/build?"(feelings)"Howdoyoufeelaboutthat?"

V.B.3Askschildrenindividuallyopen-endedquestionsthatrequiremorethanjust"yes"or"no."Example:"Whatdoyouthinkwouldhappenif...?"

V.B.4Respondsinacalmmanner(noscreamingoryelling).

V.B.5Listenstoachild'sexplanation/commentsandhelpsextendhisthinkingbyaskingadditionalquestions.Listensrespectfullytoeachchild.

STANDARDV.C.Guidance

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.C.1Providesopportunitiesforchildrentopracticeanddisplaytheirabilitieswithindependentlivingskills,suchas housekeeping chores, caring for animals/materials,personalgrooming.

V.C.2Encouragesandsupportschildrentomakedecisionsforthemselves.Staffavailableasneeded.

V.C.3 Provides opportunities for children to becomeinvolvedinmeaningfulactivitiesoftheirownchoosingbyofferingavarietyofage-appropriateactivities.

V.C.4 Encourages children to treat each other withkindnessand respectand to learnappropriateways tohandlerejection,teasingandotheractionswhichcouldcausehurtfeelings.

V.C.5 When children accidentally damage equipment,havespills,orbreakthings,teacherhandlesthematterprivately.Example:Achildleavesthelidoffthebottleofglueandtheglueisdryingout.Teachersays,"Mixsomewaterintheglue.It'seasytoforgettoputthelidon.”

V.C.6Provideschildrenwithadependableyetflexibleroutine.

V.C.7Whenmistakesaremade,teacherassistschildreninlookingforalternativewaystosolvetheirmistakesorproblems.

V.C.8Hasafew,fair,positive,simple,appropriateclassroomruleswhichareposted.Childrenareencouragedandinvolvedindiscussingtherules.Staffmodelsclassroomrules(actionsspeaklouderthanwords).

V.C.9Usespositiveguidancetechniques.Clarification: To receive credit, one positive strategymustbeobserved.Ifoneinstanceofnegativediscipline(as defined in Standard II.A.) is observed, credit is notreceived.

V.C.10 Responds equitably to all children withoutcomparison ("Why can't you be good like John?") orcriticism("Youaresomessy.Whycan'tyoubeneat?")orharshtreatment.

V.C.11Helpschildrendevelopnegotiatingskillsinsolvingdisputesusingwordstoworkoutproblems.

V.C.12 Uses opportunities during activities to activelyteachchildrenhowtocooperatewitheachother.

V.C.13 Steps in quickly when children's responsesbecomephysicalanddiscussesinappropriatenessofsuchresponses.

V.C.14Helpschildrendealwithfeelings(anger,sadness,frustration)bycomforting,identifyingfeelingsandhelpingchildrenusewordstosolvetheirproblems.

V.C.15 Knows where children are and what they aredoingatalltimes,butchildrenmaybeallowedtopursueactivitiesoutsideofateacher’sdirectsight.

STANDARDV.D.ProgramStructure

Indicator Met/NotYet Notes

V.D.1.Programmaintainsrequiredratio.Staffingpatternsshallprovideforadultsupervisionofchildrenatalltimesandtheavailabilityofanadditionaladulttoassumeresponsibilityifoneadultmustrespondtoanemergency.Staffarewithchildren,notdistractedbyotherduties(suchascleaningorcooking).Everyattemptshallbemadetohavecontinuityofadultswhoworkwithchildren.Staff-childratiosshallbemaintainedthroughprovisionofsubstituteswhenregularstaffmembersareabsent.

V.D.2. Programmaintains required group size. Staffingpatternsshallprovideforadultsupervisionofchildrenatall times and the availability of an additional adult toassume responsibility if one adultmust respond to anemergency.

V.D.3Teachersandchildrenroutinelywashhandswithsoapandwateratappropriatetimes.

V.D.4Providesallchildrendailyactiveoutdoorplay,weatherpermitting.criteriaabove.Noteclarificationsforprogramsofferingpartdayorhalfday(StandardII.C.5.)

V.D.5 Schedule balances total group, small group andindividualtime.

V.D.6 Teacher planned physical activities lasting 5-10minutesoccuratleasttwiceadayinafull-dayschedule,(or once in a part-time or half-day program). If notobserved, teacher interview and lesson plan can bereviewedforplannedactivities.

V.D.7Conductssmoothandunregimentedtransitionsbetweenactivities.School-agechildrenhelpplanandparticipateinthechangeofactivity,andhavetimetoadjusttochangefromschooltocenter.

STANDARDV.E.EarlyLearning

Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.E.1Encourageschildrentobephysicallyactiveindoorsandoutdoorsatappropriatetimesthroughavarietyoflargemuscleactivitiesandvigorousexercisesthatallowschildrentomovearoundand"letoffsteam."Examples:running,jumping,throwing,catching,tumbling,dodgeball.Ifnotobserved,teacherinterviewandlessonplancanbereviewedforplannedactivities.

V.E.2Provideschildrentimetobealone,torest,reflectandread.

V.E.3 Provides children a place, time and adultguidance/support/assistancetocompletehomework.

V.E.4 Provides each child opportunities to experiencesuccess through actively using materials (touching,holding, handling, and experimenting with differentwaystousethematerials.

V.E.5Allowseachchildchoicesofactivities inwhichtoparticipate and areas of interest in which to work.Provides each child daily opportunities to selectmaterials/companionsandmanageplayindependently,i.e.may participate in group games ormay choose toworkorplayalone.

V.E.6Doesnotrequirechildrentositattablesbutgivesthem an opportunity to work in many positions.Examples:ona carpet/rug,on the floor,or sittingatatableoronacushion,sofa,beanbag,stage,pillows,etc.

V.E.7Provideseachchildongoingopportunities to talkwith adults and other children to share ideas, shareclassroom and personal experiences and to developfriendships,etc.

V.E.8Providesmanywaystoexpresscreativity:cooking,paint,clay,crafts,etc.Encouragesdancing,creativedramatics,singing,orplayinginstruments.

V.E.9Activitiesemphasizecooperation;gamesandactivitiesdonotrequireexcessivecompetition.

V.E.10Programincludesopportunitiestolearnaboutnutrition1timeperweekormore.Clarification:Nutritioneducationmaybeprovidedduringlargegroups,smallgroups,incentersorduringlunchorsnack.Ifnotobserved,teacherinterviewcanbeusedorwrittenplan/schedulecanbereviewed.

STANDARDV.F.ENVIRONMENT

Interest/ActivityAreas/Categories #ofdifferentaccessibleitemsActiveindoorarea(e.g.tumbling,balls,balancebeam) Buildingandminiaturematerialsforimaginativeplay(e.g.Legos,unitblocks,tinkertoys)

Dramaticplayandhomeliving,roleplayingwithavarietyofcareerawarenessmaterials(e.g.teacher,journalist,restaurantworker,policeofficer,doctor.)

Arts,crafts,andcreativeconstruction(e.g.paints,chalk,markers,pompoms,beadwork,pipestems,cloth,cardboardtubes,woodworking,modelingclay)

Quietcenter(e.g.loft,quietpillowcorner,largeboxes) Literature(e.g.books,flannelboardstories,writingcenters,listeningactivities,audio-visualresources)

Puzzles(e.g.varietyofpuzzles,problemsolvingsituations) Tablegames(e.g.chess,checkers,monopolyandcards) Science,math,socialstudiesandexploration(e.g.experiments,mathandsciencegames,plants,animals,computers,gardening)

Homeworkareawithcurrentresourcematerialsavailable.(e.g.paper,pens,dictionary,thesaurus,clipboards,textbooks)

Homelikearea(e.g.adult-sizedupholsteredfurniture,tables,lamps) Musicandmovement(e.g.CDplayer,CD’s,scarves,ribbons,streamers,rhythminstruments)

Others(pleaselist)

Indicator–Indoor Met/NotYet NotesV.F.1Schoolagechildrenhaveatleast5interest/activityareaswithaminimumof5differentmaterialsperinterest/activityareasetuptoencouragechildren'sfreedomofchoiceandopportunitiestousematerialsinactivitieswithadultsassumingrolesofresourcepersons.

V.F.2Ageappropriateequipmentisused. V.F.3Materialsareintactandingoodrepairwithnomissingparts,sharpedges,orrust.

V.F.4Materialsarearrangedsochildrencangetmaterialsbythemselveswithoutadultassistance.

V.F.5Childrenworkindependentlywithequipment/materialsbythemselvesorinsmallgroups.

V.F.6Children'sstoragewithprivatecompartmentsorspaceisprovided.

V.F.7Childrenareprovidedplaymaterialsthatpromotephysicalactivityindoors(e.g.balls,music/movementCD’s)atappropriatetimes.

Indicator–Outdoor Met/NotYet NotesV.F.8Ageappropriateoutdoorequipmentisused. V.F.9Materialsareingoodrepairwithnosharpedges,rustorotherhazards.

V.F.10Theoutdoorplayareaisclean,safe,andfreeofhazardssuchasgarbage,glass,cans,overgrowth,brokenstructures,loosenails,treelimbsandjunkedequipment/cars.

V.F.11Thereisavarietyofage-appropriateoutdoorportableplaymaterials/equipmentontheplaygroundsufficientforallchildrentobeactivelyinvolvedinvigorousplayactivities.Thiscanbeaccomplishedbysupplementingoutdoorportableplaymaterials/equipmentwithplaygroundequipment,orplanning/leadingandinvolvingchildreningames,oracombinationofportableplaymaterialsandanyoftheothers.