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FSU 10 Components of Quality Tool
Who Should Use It?
Anyone interested in providing high-quality care to infants
and toddlers, such as
• Infant/toddler teachers
• Lead teachers
• Mentors or coaches
• Quality improvement system partners
• State early childhood system administrators
An observation instrument to identify current strengths and determine a starting point to plan continuous quality improvement.
What is it?
Benefits:
• Part of a supportive approach for planning and program development.
• Focuses on a system of continuous quality improvement rather than on scores.
• Open-ended and customizable.
• Suitable for independent self-study or as a part of quality initiatives.
• Complements other program assessment tools.
• Aligns with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Coming in 2026
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