SECTION 3: ABC Quality Forms April 2018 PILOT YEAR
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SECTION3:ABCQualityForms...............................................................................................1LevelCABCQualityParticipationAgreementForm...........................................................................3EligibilityChecklistandSubmissionForm..........................................................................................7CodeofEthicsForm..........................................................................................................................8ElementII:StaffEducationandProfessionalDevelopmentTrackingForm........................................9ElementVProcessQualitySelf-AssessmentForm–ABCQuality’sIntentionalTeachingTool(ITT)–InfantandToddlerClassrooms.......................................................................................................10ElementVProcessQualitySelf-AssessmentForm–ABCQuality’sIntentionalTeachingTool(ITT)–PreschoolClassrooms.....................................................................................................................14ElementVProcessQualitySelf-AssessmentForm–ABCQuality’sIntentionalTeachingTool(ITT)–SchoolAgeClassrooms...................................................................................................................19
LevelCABCQualityParticipationAgreementForm
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SouthCarolinaDepartmentofSocialServicesABCQualityRating&ImprovementSystem
QualityComplianceAgreementASACONDITIONOFPARTICIPATIONANDPAYMENT,IUNDERSTANDANDAGREE:
• EnrollmentintheSouthCarolinaDepartmentofSocialServicesABCQualityRating&ImprovementSystem(ABCQuality)isvoluntary.
• ThisAgreementshallnotbeassignedortransferred.
Ø Itisonlyvalidattheaddressenrolled.Shouldtheprovidermoveorrelocate,thisagreement
becomesnullandvoid.Ø TheprovidershallimmediatelynotifyABCQualityofanychangesinownershipoftheprogramor
facilityincluding,anymanagementagreements.AchangeinownershipwillrenderthisAgreementnullandvoid,andpaymentwillceaseforanycurrentchildrenbeingservedwithSCVoucher.
• AllinformationprovidedontheProviderEnrollmentFormandtheRateCertificationFormisincorporated
asapartofthisAgreement,andtheprovidercertifiesthatallinformationistruetothebestofitsknowledge.
• ThisAgreementshallbeineffectforaperiodof________beginning______________________.ABC
Qualitycaninitiateterminationofthisagreementbydeliveringwrittennotificationtotheprovider.ThenaturalendingofthisAgreementisnotappealable.ItisnotaguaranteeorarightthatABCQualitywilloffertheprovideranotherAgreement.
• TheprovisionsofthisAgreementandperformancehereunderaresubjecttoallapplicablelaws,
regulations,ordinances,andcodesofthefederal,state,andlocalgovernments.AlltermsoftheAgreementshallbeconstruedinamannerconsistentwiththeaforesaidlaws,regulations,ordinances,andcodes.Shouldanyofthetermsorconditionsofthisagreementconflictwithanyoftheaforesaidlaws,regulations,ordinances,orcodes,thenonlythosetermsshallbedeemedinoperativeandnullandvoidtotheextentoftheconflictandshallbedeemedmodifiedtoconformtherewith;theremainderoftheagreementshallbeunaffected.
• TheproviderwillcomplywithPublicLaw103-327,PartC,EnvironmentalTobaccoSmokeAct,alsoknown
asthePro-ChildrenAct,whichprohibitssmokinginanyindoorfacilityusedroutinelyorregularlyfortheprovisionofhealth,daycare,education,orlibraryservicestochildrenundertheageof18years.
• IfanydisputeshallariseunderthetermsofthisAgreement,thesoleandexclusiveremedyshallbethe
filingofaNoticeofAppealwithin30calendardaysofreceiptofwrittennoticeoftheABCQualityactionordecisionwhichformsthebasisoftheappeal.AdministrativeappealsshallbeinaccordancewiththeDSSregulationsR.126-150,etseq.,CodeofLawsofSouthCarolina(1976,asamended),Volume27,andinaccordancewiththeAdministrativeProceduresAct,Section1-23-380,codeofLawsofSouthCarolina(1976,asamended).
• NonewSCVoucherchildrenwillbeallowedtoconnecttomyfacilityduringanappealwithABCQualityorDSSChildCareLicensing.However,theprogrammaycontinueservingcurrentchildrenforthedurationoftheireligibilityperiodunlessthehealthandsafetyofthechildrenarejeopardized.
SouthCarolinaRegulationsForChildCareFacilities
• ThefacilitymustmaintainacurrentSCDepartmentofSocialServices(DSS)license/approvalor
DepartmentofDefenseCertificate,atalltimes,ifrequired,byStateorFederallaworregulations,andmeetallapplicablestateandlocalhealthandsafetyrequirementsinordertoprovideservicesunderthisAgreement.
• Thefacilitymustmaintainahistoryofcompliancewithregulations.Historyofcomplianceisdefineda
having:Nofrequentormultipledeficienciesorasignificanteventposingsubstantialthreattothehealthorsafetyofthechildrenthatinvolvessupervision,compliancewithratios,orhealthandsafetyviolations.
• Allstaffsupervising/caringforchildrenmusthaveCardiopulmonaryResuscitation(CPR)certificationandpediatricfirstaidcertification.
• Allstaffsupervising/caringforchildrenmustmeetthehealthandsafetypreservicerequirementwithin90daysofhire.
• Ifthehealthandsafetyofchildrenarejeopardizedanddependingupontheseverityofthecircumstances,
ABCQualitymayinitiateterminationoftheprogram’senrollmentandimmediatelywithdrawchildrenreceivingSCVoucherfromtheprogram,eveniftheprogramispursuinganappealwithChildCareLicensing.
ServiceCosts,PaymentandClientFees
• TheactualratechargedforchildrenunderthisAgreement,includingtheRegistrationFee,shallnot
exceedtheactualrateschargedtoallotherchildrenexceptwhentherearedifferentactualrateschargedfordifferentageswithincaretypes.Whentherearedifferentactualrateschargedfordifferentageswithincaretypes,SCVoucherwillpayaccordingtotheSCVoucherMaximumPaymentScheduled.
• AnyavailablediscountswillbeextendedtochildrencoveredunderthisAgreementtothesameextentandinthesamemannerasallotherchildren.
• IftheactualrateschargedtoprivatepayingclientsexceedthemaximumratepaidbySCVoucher,the
providermaycollectthedifferencefromtheclient,inadditiontotheclientfee.
• TheclientfeesestablishedbySCVouchershallbecollectedfromeachclientwhosechildiscoveredunderthisAgreementinadvanceofserviceunitdelivery.SCVoucherassumesnoresponsibilityforcollectionorpaymentofclientfeesincludinganyadditionalassessedclientfeeschargedbytheprovider.
• RequestedchangesintheservicecostsshallbesubmittedtoSCVouchersixty(60)dayspriortothe
effectivedateoftheincrease.SCVoucherhasthesoleandexclusiverighttoacceptorrejectanychangeintheservicerate.
• Allservicesprovidedandclaimssubmittedshallbeinaccordancewith45CFR98(1998),Provider
BusinessProceduresissuedbyABCQuality,andallapplicablefederalandstatelaws,rules,andregulations.
• ClaimsforpaymentshallbehonoredbySCVoucheronlyforactiveeligibleclientsasverifiedbythechild
careproviderandauthorizedbySCVoucher.
• SCVouchermaynothonorpaymentrequestsforservicessubmittedbytheproviderwhicharemorethansixty(60)calendardayslaterthantheserviceendingdates.SCVouchershallnotbeliableforpaymentofvoucherssubmittedbytheproviderthatexceedthistimeframe.
ChildCareRecords• ThefollowingrecordsshallbemaintainedforeachchildreceivingSCVoucherfromthetimeofenrollment
untilthefacilityhasbeenmonitoredandtherecordsreviewed,orforaperiodofthreeyears,whicheveristhelongest:
o Dailyattendance-maintainedinsupportofpaymentvouchers;ando CopiesofServiceVoucherLogs[SVL].
• Theprovidershallreportserviceunitsnotprovidedandabsencesastheyoccur.Failuretoreportbothof
thesemayresultinrecoupmentoffunds.• TheprovidershallnotifySCVoucherwhenachildmissesten(10)consecutivedayswithoutawaiver.
• Iftheprovidercontinuestoserveaclientbeyondtheallowablenumberofabsencesforthechild,SC
Vouchermayrecoupfundsfromtheprovider.
• Recordsand/orreportsrequestedbyABCQualityshallbefurnisheduponrequest.
• Duringnormalbusinesshours,ABCQualityand/ortheirdesigneeshallhaveaccesstoallrecordsrequiredunderthisAgreement.Theyshallhavetherightto:examineandmakecopies,excerptsortranscriptsfromallrecordsunlessprecludedbyfederalorstatelaw;contactandconductprivateinterviewswiththeproviderand/oritsemployees;andconducton-sitereviewsofallmattersrelatingtothisAgreement.
• OncetheprovideracceptsachildusingSCVoucher,theprovidershallnotterminatethechild’s
attendancewithoutpriornotificationtoSCVoucher.Suchnotificationmustincludethereasonforrequestedtermination,suchasfailuretopayanyclientfees,andmustbeproperlydocumented.
• TheprovidershallbenotifiedifSCVoucherterminatesaclient.Theprovidershallbereimbursedonlyfor
serviceunitsprovidedtothechilduntiltheeffectiveterminationdategivenbySCVoucher.TheprovidermustreportanyserviceunitsnotprovidedandabsencestoSCVoucher.
• ClientswillbeallowedtofinishanyweekthatpaymenthasbeenrequestedforontheSVL.
Discipline• Corporalpunishmentisstrictlyprohibitedforanychildreninthefacility,regardlessofwhethertheyare
childrenusingSCVoucher,privatepayingchildren,orchildrenoftheowneroremployees.Corporalpunishmentistheuseofphysicalforcetothebodyasadisciplinemeasure.Physicalforcetothebodyincludes,butisnotlimitedtospanking,slapping,biting,andshaking.Theprovideragreestohaveawrittenpolicythatcorporalpunishmentisnotallowed,thatissignedbyparentsandstaff,andthatisupdatedyearly.
GeneralIssues• Theprovidershallsafeguardtheuseanddisclosureofinformationconcerningapplicantsfororrecipients
ofservicesinaccordancewithallapplicablefederalandstatelawsandregulationsandshallrestrictaccessto,anduseanddisclosureof,suchinformationincompliancewithsaidlawsandregulations.
• ABCQualitywillnotifytheappropriateChildCareLicensingRegionofallfindingsofnon-complianceto
LicensingRegulations.
• ABCQualityassumesnoresponsibilitywithrespecttoaccidents,illnesses,orclaimsarisingoutofanyworkundertakenwiththeassistanceoffundspaidunderthisAgreement.Theprovidershalltake
DiscontinuationofServicetoClients
necessarystepstoensureorprotectitself,itsclients,anditspersonnel.Theprovideragreestocomplywithallapplicablelocal,state,andfederalacts,rules,andregulations.
• TheprovidermustcomplywithTitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964andSection504oftheRehabilitation
Actof1973whencenter-basedandgrouphomecareisprovided.
• Iftheproviderreceiveseightypercent(80%)ormoreofitsoperatingbudgetfromstateandfederalfunds,itshallnotdiscriminateastoreligionintheadmissionofanychildnorintheemploymentofpersonnel.
• TheproviderwillserveanychildrenenrolledthroughthisAgreementonlyatthefacilityandaddress
enrolled.
• TheproviderwillnotifyABCQualityofanyintentionstorelocateitsfacilitypriortothemove.TheprovidershallnotserveanychildrenunderthisAgreementatthenewlocation/facilityuntilithasmetregulatoryrequirementsandbeenenrolledbyABCQuality.
• TheproviderwillmaintainaworkingLAN(LocalAreaNetwork)telephoneatitsfacilityatalltimesandwill
notifyABCQualityofanychangeinphonenumber.CellphonesmaybeusedonlyinadditiontotheLANline.
• TheproviderwilladheretotherequirementsoftheABCQualityStandards.
• Iftheproviderreceivesagrant,itagreestoremainenrolledinABCQualityfortheperiodrequiredbythe
grantorfundsmayberecouped.
• Iftheprovider’senrollmentagreementisterminatedbyABCQualityoranyagegroupisde-enrolled,theprovidercannotreapplyforenrollmentinABCQualityforaminimumofonecalendaryearfromthedateofterminationorde-enrollment.
IcertifythatIhaveread,understandandagreetoalltermsandconditionsofthisAgreementandtheenrollmentinformationIhavefurnishedistrue,accurateandcomplete.IalsocertifythatIhavetheauthoritytoenterintothisagreementandamresponsibleforadheringtoallduties,andresponsibilitiessetforthintheagreement.ChildCareProvider:Date:___________________(SignatureofOwnerorAuthorizedAgentofOwner)PrintedNameofOwnerorAuthorizedAgentofOwner:________________________________NameofFacility/Provider:________________________________FederalID/SocialSecurityNumber:___________________________
EligibilityChecklistandSubmissionFormPleaseverifythefollowingandprepareevidenceofmetcriteriaNameofOwnerCompletingForm:___________________________________DateDocumentCompleted:_____________________
Criteria
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OwnerSignature
Current,regularlicense/approval/registration(orexemption)withevidenceofhistoryofcompliancewithSClicensingregulations.Historyofcomplianceisdefinedashavingnofrequentormultipledeficienciesorasignificanteventposingasubstantialthreattothehealthorsafetyofthechildrenthatinvolvessupervision,compliancewithratios,orhealthandsafetyviolationsand/orHeadStartandotherearlycareandeducationprogramsoperatedbymilitaryortribalprogramsmustshowsubstantialcompliancewiththeirregulatoryagency.
CurrentPediatricFirstAidandInfant/ChildCPRcertificationforallstaffresponsibleforcaringfororsupervisingchildren.
Disciplinepolicyprohibitingcorporalpunishmentsignedanddatedbyallstaffannually.
CompletionoftheSCHealthandSafetyPre-ServiceCertificateorECD101byallstaffuponenrollmentandwithin90daysofhirefornewstaff.
SignedacknowledgementfromallstaffconfirmingtheirknowledgeofandadherencetotheABCQualityCodeofEthics(seeABCQualityForms).
AdditionaleligibilityrequirementsforLicense-ExemptProvidersVerificationofminimumstaffeducation/qualifications(18yearsold,highschooldiplomaorGED,and6months’experienceorsupervisionbyateacherwithmorethan1yearexperience).
HealthDocumentation:TBtest/HealthAssessmentsforallstaff(DSSForm2926)http://www.scchildcare.org/media/650/2926.pdf.
CentralRegistrycheckofallstafftobeconductedbythedepartmenttodetermineanyabuseorneglectperpetratedbythepersonuponachild,andasearchoftheNationalCrimeInformationCenter’sNationalSexOffenderRegistryandthesexoffenderregistryactpursuantto45CFRSec.98.43(DSSForm2924)http://www.scchildcare.org/media/35674/DSS-Form-2924-APR-16-.pdf.
*Note:OnorbeforeSeptember2018,allstaffmembersworkingatalicense-exemptprovidermustsubmittoabackgroundcheckpursuanttotherequirementsinthe2014ChildCareandDevelopmentBlockGrantLawandsupportingregulations.SChasyettoimplementthisprocedure.License-exemptprovidersshouldbepreparedtocomplyoncetherequirementbecomeseffective.ThebackgroundcheckshallincludeanFBIfingerprintcheckandasearchofdatabasesinthestatewherethestaffmemberresidesandeachstatewherethestaffmemberresidedduringthepreviousfiveyearstoinclude1)statefingerprintcheck;2)statesexoffenderregistry;and3)stateabuseandneglectregistrychecks.
CodeofEthicsForm
CodeofEthics
ABCQualityiscommittedtoacodeofethicsthatguidestheperformance,conduct,andbehaviorofitsparticipantsincludingchildcarefacilities,owners,directors,andteachers.ThiscodeoffersguidanceforresponsiblebehaviorandwillensurethehighestlevelofprofessionalismintheoperationandactivitiesofABCQualityproviders.ABCQualityparticipantswilladheretothiscodeofethicsandrelevantprogramstandardsandwillbeheldaccountablefortheiractions.
1. Participantswillnotharmchildrenandwillnotparticipateinpracticesthatareemotionallyorphysicallyharmful,disrespectful,degrading,dangerous,exploitive,orintimidatingtochildren.
2. ParticipantswillrespectcolleaguesinearlychildcareandeducationandsupporttheminmaintainingtheABCQualityCodeofEthics.
3. Participantswillpromotesafeandhealthyworkingconditionsandpoliciesthatfosterrespect,cooperation,collaboration,competence,well-being,confidentiality,andself-esteeminstaffmembers.
4. Participantswillnotparticipateinpracticesthatareinviolationoflawsandregulationsprotectingchildreninchildcareprograms.
5. ParticipantswilldemonstraterespectandprofessionalcourtesyintheirrelationshipswithotherABCQualityparticipantsandthepublic.
6. Participantswillnotdiscriminateagainstchildrenorfamiliesonthebasisofsex,race,nationalorigin,religiousbeliefs,medicalcondition,disability,orthemaritalstatus/familystructure,sexualorientationorreligiousbeliefsoftheirfamilies.AdaptedfromNAEYCCodeofEthicalConduct,2011Ihaveread,understandandagreetoabidetotheCodeofEthics______________________________________________
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ElementII:StaffEducationandProfessionalDevelopmentTrackingForm
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ElementVProcessQualitySelf-AssessmentForm–ABCQuality’sIntentionalTeachingTool(ITT)–InfantandToddlerClassroomsStandardV.A.ResponsiveandSensitiveCare
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.A.1Demonstratesphysicalwarmththroughtouching,holding,hugging,patting,rocking,and/orkeepingachildclosetotheteacher’sbody.
V.A.2Contributestotheoverallpositivetoneoftheclassroombybeingrespectfulandcalm.
V.A.3Spendsthemajorityoftimeinteractingwithchildren.
V.A.4Respondsimmediatelyandappropriatelytosupportachild’sexpressionofemotions.
V.A.5Recognizeschildren’sneedforattachmentbydemonstratingpatienceandunderstanding.
V.A.6Respectschildren’sprivacyandmaintainsconfidentiality.
V.A.7Positionsbodytointeractandengagewithchildrenontheireye-level.
V.A.8Respectfullyandactivelylistenswhenachildtalksorattemptstocommunicate.
StandardV.B.LanguageandCommunication
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.B.1Regularlyinitiatescommunicationwithindividualchildren.
V.B.2Respondsverballytoalltypesofachild’scommunicationattempts.
V.B.3Modelsbackandforthcommunicationwithindividualchildren.Thisincludesbothverbalandnon-verbalexchanges.
V.B.4Helpschildrenconnectwordswithactionsbyusingself-talk.
V.B.5Helpschildrenconnectwordswithactionsbyusingparalleltalk.
V.B.6Encouragesandsupportsindividualchildrenincommunicatingandlabelingtheirfeelings.
V.B.7Asksindividualchildrensimple,open-endedquestionsandwaitsforaresponse.
V.B.8Expandschildren’svocabularybyelaborating,extending,andsharinginformation.
V.B.9Usesverbalplaytohelpchildrenlearnthefoundationsoflanguageandearlyliteracy.
V.B.10Facilitatespeer-to-peercommunicationtopromotesocialinteraction.
V.B.11Encourageschildrentocommunicateandsharelanguagewitheachother.
StandardV.C.Guidance
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.C.1Usespositiveguidancetechniques. V.C.2Guideschildren’sbehaviorbytellingthemwhattodowhenanundesirableordisruptivebehavioroccurs.
V.C.3Demonstratesconsistencywithallchildren. V.C.4Modelsandpromotespositivepeerinteractions. V.C.5Encourageschildrenbyacknowledgingefforts,accomplishmentsandhelpfulbehaviors.
V.C.6Demonstratesrealisticexpectationsforeachchild.
V.C.7Designsandmanagestheclassroomenvironmenttopromotepositiveinteractions.
V.C.8Anticipateschildren’sactionstopreventpotentialconflictordangerbyinterveningwhenappropriate.
StandardV.D.ProgramStructure
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.D.1TheroommeetstheABCratios. V.D.2TheroommeetstheABCgroupsize. V.D.3Onadailybasis,childrenremainintheirenrolledclassroomforthemajorityoftheday.
V.D.4Children’sexposuretounfamiliarteachersislimited.
V.D.5Eachchildisassignedaprimaryteacher. V.D.6Thedailyroutineincludeshandwashingwithsoapandwaterforteachersandchildren.
V.D.7Teachersusedailyroutinesand/ortransitionsasopportunitiestoengagechildren.
V.D.8Teachersconductsmoothtransitions. V.D.9Accommodationsaremadeduringdailyroutinestomeetchildren’sindividualizedneeds.
V.D.10Family-stylediningispracticedduringamealservicetoencourageindependenceandsocialization.
V.D.11Teachersfollowapredictabledailyroutine/schedulesochildrencanlearnsequencesofeventsandfeelmoresecure.
V.D.12Child-directedactivitiesareprovidedforchildrenbasedontheirinterest.
V.D.13Allchildrenmusthavedailyoutdoortime,weatherpermitting.
StandardV.E.EarlyLearning
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.E.1Teacherprovidesdevelopmentallyappropriateopportunitiesfordiscoveryandlearningbyallowingchildrentoactivelyexploretheroominaleastrestrictiveenvironment.
V.E.2Teacherprovidesdevelopmentallyandculturallyappropriateopportunitiesforchildrentocompleteorparticipateinself-careandcommunitycaretasks.
V.E.3Teacherprovidesdevelopmentallyappropriateactivitiesandmaterialsthatareconcreteandmeaningfultochildren.
V.E.4Teacherscaffoldschildren’slearningduringroutinesandactivities.
V.E.5Classroomhasawrittenplanofactivitiesthatsupportsthedevelopmentalprogressofchildren.
V.E.6Ongoingobservationanddocumentationofchildren’slearninganddevelopmentareconductedthroughouttheyear.
V.E.7Plannedactivitiesarelinkedtospecificlearninggoalsandobjectivesbasedonindividualchildassessments.
V.E.8Teacherprovidesexperiencesthatpromotechildren’searlyliteracydevelopment.
V.E.9Teacherprovidesdevelopmentallyappropriateopportunitiesforchildrentodevelopproblemsolvingskills.
V.E.10Teacheruseseverydayconversationsasopportunitiesforchildrentolearnaboutnature,scienceormath.
V.E.11Teacherprovidesdevelopmentallyappropriateopportunitiesforchildrentoenhancefineandgrossmotordevelopment.
StandardV.F.Environment
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.F.1Roomhassufficient,age-appropriatematerialssothatallchildrencanbeactivelyinvolved.
V.F.2Childrenareprovidedsomevarietyofmaterialsfromwhichtochoose.
V.F.3Childrenareprovidedawidevarietyofmaterialsfromwhichtochoose.
V.F.4Playmaterialsarewell-organizedforchildrentoaccessthemandmakedeliberatechoices.
V.F.5Theroomisdividedintospacesforroutinesandbothactiveandquietplaythatareappropriatefortheagesofthechildrenenrolled.
V.F.6Materialsthatreflectthediversityofthechildren’scommunityareaccessible.
V.F.7Aliteracy-richenvironmentispresentintheclassroom.
V.F.8Theclassroomhasavarietyofchild-relateddisplaysthatareeasilyvisibletochildren.
V.F.9Furnishingsandequipmentarechild-sizedandappropriateforthechildrencurrentlyenrolled.
V.F.10Spaceandfurnishingsarearrangedsothatadultscandirectlysuperviseandrespondtochildrenduringroutinecareandplayactivities.
V.F.11Aprotectedcozyareaisavailabletochildrenthroughouttheday.
V.F.12Theclassroomspaceisunclutteredandnoiseiskepttoamoderateleveltoavoidover-stimulationanddistraction.
V.F.13Designatedoutdoorspacesforinfants,toddlers,andtwospromoteexplorationinaleastrestrictiveenvironment.
V.F.14Outdoorequipmentandmaterialsareage-appropriate,accessible,andsufficientforallchildrentobeactivelyengaged.
V.F.15Avarietyofageappropriateoutdoorportableplaymaterials/equipmentisavailable.
V.F.16Outdoorspaceisplannedasaplayandlearningenvironment.
V.F.17Theoutdoorenvironmentisnaturalized.
ElementVProcessQualitySelf-AssessmentForm–ABCQuality’sIntentionalTeachingTool(ITT)–PreschoolClassrooms
StandardV.A.ResponsiveandSensitiveCare
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.A.1Speaksunsolicitedtoachild. V.A.2Respondsverballytochild’scomments/questions.
V.A.3Acknowledgesachild’scomment/request. V.A.4Showspatienceandlackofannoyancewithchild’squestions.
V.A.5Conversesmostlywithchildren/limitedconversationwithadults.
V.A.6Maintainseyecontactwhiletalkingwithchildren.
V.A.7Givesappropriatefeedback.Examples:repeatwhatchildsays,askforadditionalinformation,giverelevantcommentstochildren’squestions/comments.
V.A.8Attendswhilechildisspeakingtoadult,i.e.doesnotwalkawayortrytodosomethingelse(likewipingtables).
V.A.9Activelylistenstochild’sverbalizations(doesnotinterruptorcutoffchild’sverbalizations).
StandardV.B.LanguageandCommunication
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.B.1Askschildrenindividuallytotalkaboutactivitiestheyaredoing(shareexperiences).Examples:"Wasithardtodo?"or"Whatareyoucooking?"
V.B.2Askschildrenindividuallytosharetheirideas/feelingsaboutactivities/happenings.Examples:(ideas)"Whatwillyoumake/build?"(feelings)"Howdoyoufeelaboutthat?"
V.B.3Asksindividualchildrenopen-endedquestionsthatencouragecriticalthinkingandbeginwith"why?what?where?andhow?"
V.B.4Engagesininformationsharingconversations.Example:"Thisisalop-earrabbit.Helikestoeatcarrots.WatchwhileIfeedhimthecarrot."
V.B.5Respondsincalmmanner(noscreamingoryelling).
V.B.6Listenstoachild'sexplanation/commentseventhoughthechild'sthinkingisfaulty.Listensrespectfullytochild.
StandardV.C.Guidance
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.C.1Providesopportunitiesforchildrentoberesponsible.Examples:pickinguptoys,wipingspills,personalgrooming(toileting,washinghands),obtainingandcaringformaterials,andotherself-helpskills.
V.C.2Provideschildrenvarietiesofactivitiesfromwhichtochoose:Letschildrenchoosetheinterest/activityareainwhichtheywanttoworkandalsochoosetheactivityintheinterestarea.Thismeansthatstaffwillnottellchildrenwheretogo,whattodo,orhowlongtoworkinanarea.
V.C.3Staffencourageschildrentotreateachotherwithkindnessandrespect;noevidenceofridiculeormakingfunofothers.
V.C.4Children'smistakesarehandledasroutinematters.Example:"Youspilledthemilk,I'llhelpyoucleanitup.
V.C.5Roomandmaterialsarereadywhenchildrenarrive.
V.C.6Childrenaretoldandpreparedforwhathappensnext.Example:"Afterlunchwewilltakeanap."
V.C.7Whenachildmakesaninappropriatechoice,theadulthelpsthechildtothinkaboutandmakeabetterchoice.
V.C.8Stafftalksaboutthebehaviorshewantstocorrectinsteadofjudgingthechild.Examples:"It'sO.K.,weallspill.Usetheragtowipeupthespill."Donotjudge:"O.K.,ClumsySam,wipeupthespill."Childrenaretoldwhattodonotwhatnottodo.Insteadof"Don'trun"say"John,walkintheclass,runoutside."
V.C.9Staffhasafew,fair,simpleappropriateclassroomrules(nomorethan5)andstatesthemclearlytochildren.Examplesare:1)Walkintheroom/runoutside.2)Useyourhandstohelpyourfriends.3)Useindoorvoicesintheclassroom.
V.C.10Staffpractices/modelsclassroomrules(actionsspeaklouderthanwords).Examples:Whenstaffaskschildrentouseindoorvoices,shemodelsusingindoorvoice(quiet,lowpitched).
V.C.11Staffencourageschildrenandtellsthemwhentheyhavebehavedappropriately.Examples:"Youputthepuzzlebackontheshelf,thankyou."
V.C.12Children'smistakesarehandledindividuallyandprivatelyaspossible.Staffdonotcomparechildren.
V.C.13Usespositiveguidancetechniques.
Clarification:Toreceivecredit,onepositivestrategymustbeobserved.Ifoneinstanceofnegativedisciplineisobserved,creditisnotreceived.Examples:Redirection,Anticipation/eliminationofpotentialproblem,childrenaregivenchoices.
StandardV.D.ProgramStructure
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.D.1Programmaintainsrequiredratio.Staffingpatternsshallprovideforadultsupervisionofchildrenatalltimesandtheavailabilityofanadditionaladulttoassumeresponsibilityifoneadultmustrespondtoanemergency.Staffarewithchildren,notdistractedbyotherduties(suchascleaningorcooking).Everyattemptshallbemadetohavecontinuityofadultswhoworkwithchildren.Staff-childratiosshallbemaintainedthroughprovisionofsubstituteswhenregularstaffmembersareabsent.Clarification:Formixedagegrouping,ratioisbasedonyoungestmemberofgroup.
V.D.2Programmaintainsrequiredgroupsize.Staffingpatternsshallprovideforadultsupervisionofchildrenatalltimesandtheavailabilityofanadditionaladulttoassumeresponsibilityifoneadultmustrespondtoanemergency.
V.D.3Childrenarenotrequiredtositattablesforlongperiodsoftime.(Notover15to20minutes.)
V.D.4Grouptimesarerelativelyshort,includeexperienceschildrenenjoydoingtogether,andfocusontopicsofcurrentinterest.Clarification:Teacherplannedphysicalactivitieslasting5-10minutesoccuratleast2timesperday.Thesecanbeplannedduringtotalgroupactivitiesandmayincludemusic/movementactivities.Ifgrouptimenotobserved,teacherinterviewandlessonplancanbereviewedforplannedactivities.
V.D.5Teachersandchildrenroutinelywashhandswithsoapandwateratappropriatetimes.Clarification:Teachersandchildrenshouldwashhandswithsoapandwaterbeforepreparing/eatingamealorsnack,aftertoiletingandaftercontactingbodilyfluidsorcontaminateditems.
V.D.6Morningandafternoonschedulesallowalargeblockoftime,45minutesto2hours,forindividualandsmallgroupactivitiesconductedininterest/activityareas.Childrenarereadtodailyinsmallgroups.
V.D.7Allchildrenmusthavedailyactiveoutdoorplay. V.D.8Teacherplannedphysicalactivitieslasting5-10minutesoccuratleast2timesperday.Clarification:Thesecanbeplannedduringtotalgroupactivitiesandmayincludemusic/movementactivities.Ifgrouptime
notobserved,teacherinterviewandlessonplancanbereviewedforplannedactivities.
StandardV.E.EarlyLearning
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.E.1Eachchildisprovidedopportunitiestolearnthroughactivelyusingmaterials(touching,holding,handling,andtryingdifferentwaystousethematerials).
V.E.2Teacherprovidesconcreteactivitiesthataremeaningfultochildren.Someexamplesare:sand,water,blocksandpuzzles.
V.E.3Eachchildisprovideddailyopportunitiestoselectmaterials/companionsandmanageplayindependently.
V.E.4Eachchildhasanopportunitytoworkinmanypositions.Examplesare:onacarpet/rug,onthefloor,onaplatform,standingatatable/easel,sittingatatableoronacushion,sittingonthelapofateacherwho'sreadingtothem.
V.E.5Eachchildisallowedchoicesofactivitiesinwhichtoparticipateandareasofinterestinwhichtheywork.
V.E.6Eachchildhasongoingopportunitiestotalkwithadultsandotherchildrentoshareideas,shareclassroomandpersonalexperiencesandtogainexperiencethroughuseoflanguage.
V.E.7Materialsareprovidedwhichallowchildrentousetheminmanydifferentways.Examples:playdoughcanbeusedtomakesnakes,usedwithcookiecutters,usedtomake"pretend"cake,usedtomakebraceletsormanyotheruses.
V.E.8Childrenhaveopportunitiestolearnaboutnutritiononetimeaweekormore.Clarification:Nutritioneducationmaybeprovidedduringlargegroups,smallgroups,incentersorduringlunchorsnack.Ifnotobserved,teacherinterviewcanbeusedorwrittenplan/schedulecanbereviewed.
V.E.9Teachersprovideopportunitiesforchildrentoenhancemotordevelopmentbothindoorsandoutdoors.Clarification:Childrenareencouragedtobephysicallyactiveindoorsandoutdoorsatappropriatetimes.Monitormayinterviewteacherifnotobserved.
StandardV.F.Environment
IndoorPhysicalEnvironmentCalculation
Interest/ActivityAreas #ofdifferentaccessiblematerialsDramaticPlay Blocks Art Manipulatives Library Music Science IndoorPhysicalActivity Other
Indicator-Materialsandequipment–Indoor Met/NotYet NotesV.F.1Roomhas5interest/activityareaswithaminimumof5differentaccessiblematerialsperinterest/activityarea.
V.F.2Ageappropriateequipmentisused.(Manufacturer'slabelmaynoteageappropriateness).
V.F.3Materialsareintactandingoodrepairwithnomissingparts,sharpedges,orrust.
V.F.4Materialsarearrangedsochildrencangetmaterialsbythemselveswithoutadultassistance.
V.F.5Childrenworkindependentlywithequipment/materialsbythemselvesorinsmallgroups.
V.F.6Childrenareprovidedplaymaterialsthatpromotephysicalactivityindoors(e.g.scarves,beanbags,ribbons,music/movementCD’s,musicalinstruments)atappropriatetimes.
Indicator-Materialsandequipment–Outdoor Met/NotYet NotesV.F.7Ageappropriateoutdoorequipmentisused.(Manufacturer'slabelmaynoteageappropriateness).
V.F.8Materialsareingoodrepairwithnosharpedges,rustorotherhazards.
V.F.9Theoutdoorplayareaisclean,safe,andfreeofhazardssuchasgarbage,glass,cans,overgrowth,brokenstructures,loosenails,treelimbsandjunkedequipment/cars.
V.F.10Thereisavarietyofage-appropriateoutdoorportableplaymaterials/equipmentontheplaygroundsufficientforallchildrentobeactivelyinvolvedinvigorousplayactivities.Childrendonotjustwanderaroundwithnothingtodo.Thiscanbeaccomplishedbysupplementingoutdoorportableplaymaterials/equipmentwithin-groundplaygroundequipment(or)leadingandinvolvingchildreningames(or)acombinationofportableplaymaterialsandanyoftheothers.
ElementVProcessQualitySelf-AssessmentForm–ABCQuality’sIntentionalTeachingTool(ITT)–SchoolAgeClassrooms
STANDARDV.A.ResponsiveandSensitiveCare
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.A.1Speaksunsolicitedtoachild. V.A.2Respondsverballytoachild'scomments/questions.
V.A.3Acknowledgesachild'scomment/request. V.A.4Showspatienceratherthanannoyancewithachild'squestions.
V.A.5Talksmostlywithchildren/limitedconversationwithotherstaff.
V.A.6Maintainseyecontactwhiletalkingwithchildren. V.A.7Givesappropriatefeedback.Examples:repeatswhatachildsays,asksforadditionalinformation,givesrelevantcommentstochildren'squestionsorcomments.
V.A.8Attendswhileachildisspeakingtohim/her,i.e.doesnotwalkawayortrytodosomethingelse(likewipingtables).
V.A.9Activelylistenswhenachildtalks(doesnotinterruptorcutoffchild'sconversations).
STANDARDV.B.LanguageandCommunication
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.B.1Askschildrenindividuallytotalkaboutactivitiestheyaredoing(shareexperiences)toadultsandotherchildren.Examples:"Wasithardtodo?"or"Whatareyoucooking?"or"TellTomhowyoumadethat."
V.B.2Askschildrenindividuallytosharetheirideas/feelingsaboutactivities/happeningstoadultsandchildren.Examples:(ideas)"Whatwillyoumake/build?"(feelings)"Howdoyoufeelaboutthat?"
V.B.3Askschildrenindividuallyopen-endedquestionsthatrequiremorethanjust"yes"or"no."Example:"Whatdoyouthinkwouldhappenif...?"
V.B.4Respondsinacalmmanner(noscreamingoryelling).
V.B.5Listenstoachild'sexplanation/commentsandhelpsextendhisthinkingbyaskingadditionalquestions.Listensrespectfullytoeachchild.
STANDARDV.C.Guidance
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.C.1Providesopportunitiesforchildrentopracticeanddisplaytheirabilitieswithindependentlivingskills,suchas housekeeping chores, caring for animals/materials,personalgrooming.
V.C.2Encouragesandsupportschildrentomakedecisionsforthemselves.Staffavailableasneeded.
V.C.3 Provides opportunities for children to becomeinvolvedinmeaningfulactivitiesoftheirownchoosingbyofferingavarietyofage-appropriateactivities.
V.C.4 Encourages children to treat each other withkindnessand respectand to learnappropriateways tohandlerejection,teasingandotheractionswhichcouldcausehurtfeelings.
V.C.5 When children accidentally damage equipment,havespills,orbreakthings,teacherhandlesthematterprivately.Example:Achildleavesthelidoffthebottleofglueandtheglueisdryingout.Teachersays,"Mixsomewaterintheglue.It'seasytoforgettoputthelidon.”
V.C.6Provideschildrenwithadependableyetflexibleroutine.
V.C.7Whenmistakesaremade,teacherassistschildreninlookingforalternativewaystosolvetheirmistakesorproblems.
V.C.8Hasafew,fair,positive,simple,appropriateclassroomruleswhichareposted.Childrenareencouragedandinvolvedindiscussingtherules.Staffmodelsclassroomrules(actionsspeaklouderthanwords).
V.C.9Usespositiveguidancetechniques.Clarification: To receive credit, one positive strategymustbeobserved.Ifoneinstanceofnegativediscipline(as defined in Standard II.A.) is observed, credit is notreceived.
V.C.10 Responds equitably to all children withoutcomparison ("Why can't you be good like John?") orcriticism("Youaresomessy.Whycan'tyoubeneat?")orharshtreatment.
V.C.11Helpschildrendevelopnegotiatingskillsinsolvingdisputesusingwordstoworkoutproblems.
V.C.12 Uses opportunities during activities to activelyteachchildrenhowtocooperatewitheachother.
V.C.13 Steps in quickly when children's responsesbecomephysicalanddiscussesinappropriatenessofsuchresponses.
V.C.14Helpschildrendealwithfeelings(anger,sadness,frustration)bycomforting,identifyingfeelingsandhelpingchildrenusewordstosolvetheirproblems.
V.C.15 Knows where children are and what they aredoingatalltimes,butchildrenmaybeallowedtopursueactivitiesoutsideofateacher’sdirectsight.
STANDARDV.D.ProgramStructure
Indicator Met/NotYet Notes
V.D.1.Programmaintainsrequiredratio.Staffingpatternsshallprovideforadultsupervisionofchildrenatalltimesandtheavailabilityofanadditionaladulttoassumeresponsibilityifoneadultmustrespondtoanemergency.Staffarewithchildren,notdistractedbyotherduties(suchascleaningorcooking).Everyattemptshallbemadetohavecontinuityofadultswhoworkwithchildren.Staff-childratiosshallbemaintainedthroughprovisionofsubstituteswhenregularstaffmembersareabsent.
V.D.2. Programmaintains required group size. Staffingpatternsshallprovideforadultsupervisionofchildrenatall times and the availability of an additional adult toassume responsibility if one adultmust respond to anemergency.
V.D.3Teachersandchildrenroutinelywashhandswithsoapandwateratappropriatetimes.
V.D.4Providesallchildrendailyactiveoutdoorplay,weatherpermitting.criteriaabove.Noteclarificationsforprogramsofferingpartdayorhalfday(StandardII.C.5.)
V.D.5 Schedule balances total group, small group andindividualtime.
V.D.6 Teacher planned physical activities lasting 5-10minutesoccuratleasttwiceadayinafull-dayschedule,(or once in a part-time or half-day program). If notobserved, teacher interview and lesson plan can bereviewedforplannedactivities.
V.D.7Conductssmoothandunregimentedtransitionsbetweenactivities.School-agechildrenhelpplanandparticipateinthechangeofactivity,andhavetimetoadjusttochangefromschooltocenter.
STANDARDV.E.EarlyLearning
Indicator Met/NotYet NotesV.E.1Encourageschildrentobephysicallyactiveindoorsandoutdoorsatappropriatetimesthroughavarietyoflargemuscleactivitiesandvigorousexercisesthatallowschildrentomovearoundand"letoffsteam."Examples:running,jumping,throwing,catching,tumbling,dodgeball.Ifnotobserved,teacherinterviewandlessonplancanbereviewedforplannedactivities.
V.E.2Provideschildrentimetobealone,torest,reflectandread.
V.E.3 Provides children a place, time and adultguidance/support/assistancetocompletehomework.
V.E.4 Provides each child opportunities to experiencesuccess through actively using materials (touching,holding, handling, and experimenting with differentwaystousethematerials.
V.E.5Allowseachchildchoicesofactivities inwhichtoparticipate and areas of interest in which to work.Provides each child daily opportunities to selectmaterials/companionsandmanageplayindependently,i.e.may participate in group games ormay choose toworkorplayalone.
V.E.6Doesnotrequirechildrentositattablesbutgivesthem an opportunity to work in many positions.Examples:ona carpet/rug,on the floor,or sittingatatableoronacushion,sofa,beanbag,stage,pillows,etc.
V.E.7Provideseachchildongoingopportunities to talkwith adults and other children to share ideas, shareclassroom and personal experiences and to developfriendships,etc.
V.E.8Providesmanywaystoexpresscreativity:cooking,paint,clay,crafts,etc.Encouragesdancing,creativedramatics,singing,orplayinginstruments.
V.E.9Activitiesemphasizecooperation;gamesandactivitiesdonotrequireexcessivecompetition.
V.E.10Programincludesopportunitiestolearnaboutnutrition1timeperweekormore.Clarification:Nutritioneducationmaybeprovidedduringlargegroups,smallgroups,incentersorduringlunchorsnack.Ifnotobserved,teacherinterviewcanbeusedorwrittenplan/schedulecanbereviewed.
STANDARDV.F.ENVIRONMENT
Interest/ActivityAreas/Categories #ofdifferentaccessibleitemsActiveindoorarea(e.g.tumbling,balls,balancebeam) Buildingandminiaturematerialsforimaginativeplay(e.g.Legos,unitblocks,tinkertoys)
Dramaticplayandhomeliving,roleplayingwithavarietyofcareerawarenessmaterials(e.g.teacher,journalist,restaurantworker,policeofficer,doctor.)
Arts,crafts,andcreativeconstruction(e.g.paints,chalk,markers,pompoms,beadwork,pipestems,cloth,cardboardtubes,woodworking,modelingclay)
Quietcenter(e.g.loft,quietpillowcorner,largeboxes) Literature(e.g.books,flannelboardstories,writingcenters,listeningactivities,audio-visualresources)
Puzzles(e.g.varietyofpuzzles,problemsolvingsituations) Tablegames(e.g.chess,checkers,monopolyandcards) Science,math,socialstudiesandexploration(e.g.experiments,mathandsciencegames,plants,animals,computers,gardening)
Homeworkareawithcurrentresourcematerialsavailable.(e.g.paper,pens,dictionary,thesaurus,clipboards,textbooks)
Homelikearea(e.g.adult-sizedupholsteredfurniture,tables,lamps) Musicandmovement(e.g.CDplayer,CD’s,scarves,ribbons,streamers,rhythminstruments)
Others(pleaselist)
Indicator–Indoor Met/NotYet NotesV.F.1Schoolagechildrenhaveatleast5interest/activityareaswithaminimumof5differentmaterialsperinterest/activityareasetuptoencouragechildren'sfreedomofchoiceandopportunitiestousematerialsinactivitieswithadultsassumingrolesofresourcepersons.
V.F.2Ageappropriateequipmentisused. V.F.3Materialsareintactandingoodrepairwithnomissingparts,sharpedges,orrust.
V.F.4Materialsarearrangedsochildrencangetmaterialsbythemselveswithoutadultassistance.
V.F.5Childrenworkindependentlywithequipment/materialsbythemselvesorinsmallgroups.
V.F.6Children'sstoragewithprivatecompartmentsorspaceisprovided.
V.F.7Childrenareprovidedplaymaterialsthatpromotephysicalactivityindoors(e.g.balls,music/movementCD’s)atappropriatetimes.
Indicator–Outdoor Met/NotYet NotesV.F.8Ageappropriateoutdoorequipmentisused. V.F.9Materialsareingoodrepairwithnosharpedges,rustorotherhazards.
V.F.10Theoutdoorplayareaisclean,safe,andfreeofhazardssuchasgarbage,glass,cans,overgrowth,brokenstructures,loosenails,treelimbsandjunkedequipment/cars.
V.F.11Thereisavarietyofage-appropriateoutdoorportableplaymaterials/equipmentontheplaygroundsufficientforallchildrentobeactivelyinvolvedinvigorousplayactivities.Thiscanbeaccomplishedbysupplementingoutdoorportableplaymaterials/equipmentwithplaygroundequipment,orplanning/leadingandinvolvingchildreningames,oracombinationofportableplaymaterialsandanyoftheothers.