The more often you observe the indicators of quality, the higher confidence you will have that the center you are observing is a high quality program. Be sure to spend some time at the center. Perhaps visit more than once. And if you don't see something, ask questions. Groupings Quality care requires that children be grouped and staffed in a manner which insures safe supervision, immediate attendance to needs, frequent and relaxed interactions, and constructive and meaningful activities.
Children have enough space and materials to play constructively.
There are enough teachers with each group of children so that they are able to listen to, talk to, nod at, touch, and smile at the children as well as respond to individual needs. Human Relationships Quality care is dependent upon positive relationships characterized by personal respect and caring responsiveness. Children are comfortable in approaching teachers and initiate casual conversation with them. Children's comments and questions are listened to. Teachers respond respectfully and sincerely.