This program uses the Desired Results Developmental Profile for observation and assessment twice a year, uses the results to help plan curriculum, and holds parent conferences.

This program ensures that children receive a health or hearing/vision exam every year. It also works with families to make sure all children receive a developmental screening using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire and the Ages and Stages/Social Emotional Questionnaire (ASQ and ASQ-SE), and uses the results to make referrals and plan interventions and adaptations in the program.

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and 21 hours of professional development annually.

This program has had an independent observer use the CLASS tool to assess teacher-child interactions and scores highest on providing:

• Emotional support
• An organized classroom
• Consistent schedules and routines
• Interactions that build vocabulary, critical thinking skills and curiosity
• Lessons that include children’s experiences and ideas

Center – Ratio: Group Size
Infant/Toddler – 3:12 or 2:8
Toddler – 2:10
Preschool – 3:24 or 2:20

This program’s environment has been assessed by an independent observer using the Environmental Rating Scale, and it rates highest on providing:

• A safe, clean, and enriching environment
• Good health practices
• A variety of activities, materials and play areas right for a child’s age

The director of this program has a Master’s Degree, with 30 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development classes, including specialized classes and 8 units of management/administration, or an Administrative Credential, and 21 hours of professional development every year.