Not required.

This program works with families to ensure screening of all children using a valid and reliable developmental screening tool at entry and as indicated by results thereafter.

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

The classes in this program have had an independent observer use the CLASS tool to assess teacher-child interactions and scores high 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.