What Is Quality Care?
Child care should support a child's emotional, social, intellectual and physical well‑being. Quality child care is not babysitting.
Caregivers are key to quality child care. They should...
understand how children grow and learn
be affectionate and responsive, open and informative
provide a stable and stimulating environment
seek out community resources and support
be willing to develop common goals.
Quality child care settings have common characteristics...
clean, safe and secure
a caring, learning environment
a small number of children with each adult
space for quiet and active times, indoor and outdoor play
a balance of interesting activities
flexible, yet predictable daily routine
a variety of easily available toys and equipment
nutritional meals and snacks.