They support, guide and encourage their staff to do their best. They help get parents involved, garner community support, and make the best of whatever budget they have. They insist on hiring quality minded professionals who are qualified in experience, education and temperament. While not every child care regulation affects quality directly, most do, and many communities do not provide ample funding or staff to enforce their regulations. Communities must recognize that all child care settings, including churches and family providers should meet basic quality standards.
Politicians respond to people when they are in numbers.
Organize with other teachers, parents and community members to let your representatives and senators know how you feel about child care spending legislation. Don't assume you won't be noticed. Take a stand and use your power as a citizen to vote on the issues you care about and support the individuals who believe in the importance of quality. Without your participation, the issue of quality will be left to people who have other interests at heart. Want to read more about quality and taking a stand, check the Naeyc link on our Resources page and also look for links to other sites that offer important related information.