What is it?
An observation instrument to identify current strengths and determine a starting point to plan continuous quality improvement.
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
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.
Printable PDFs and Excel Forms
10 Components of Quality Care for Infants and Toddlers Tool
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