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This DHS entity ensures child care agencies are operating safely and according to state regulations.
Licensing
QRIS encourages programs to engage in this ongoing process.
continuous quality improvement
It may make adults nervous, but this type of play helps children learn their own abilities and limits.
Risky Play
Families approved for child care financial assistance receive this.
Child Care Certificate
This DHS entity provides coaching, training, and technical assistance to child care agencies in 12 defined categories.
CCR&R
When a LC observes a classroom, this is one of the most important safety practices they evaluate.
Active Supervision
QRIS requires directors to document that lesson plans align with these standards.
TNELDS
When educators provide just enough help to move a child to the next level of learning, they are using this strategy.
Scaffolding
Some families may be responsible for paying this portion of their child care costs.
Copayment
The Southeast team promotes this as essential for creativity, problem-solving, and healthy development at every age.
An LC may conduct this after receiving concerns about a child care program's operation.
A Complaint Investigation
This element positions educators face to face with children as much as possible
Responsive Caregiving
These materials encourage creativity because there is no single "right way" to use them.
Loose Parts
Salary supplements through WAGE$ are based largely on this factor.
Education
A data-driven program that helps educators strengthen early language, literacy, and responsive interactions with children.
LENA
A classroom exceeds the max number of children allowed for staff requirements. An LC would describe the classroom as this.
Out-of-Ratio
This QRIS indicator requires planned conferences between parents and educators.
Indicator 4.2
Typically seen around age 2, this type of play occurs when children play side-by-side, but not directly with one another.
Parallel Play
When a teacher stays longer in the field because of WAGE$, this program outcome is being achieved.
This training focuses on child sexual abuse prevention through education, awareness, and advocacy.
Darkness to Light
A teacher's education needs to be verified for a lead teacher position. What section of the rules would you reference?
Staff Qualifications
Completing routines individually to reduce children's wait times is considered this type of practice.
Quality Practice
A classroom displays unique child-created artwork instead of identical teacher-directed crafts. What approach to art does this demonstrate?
Process Art
Both the Child Care Certificate Program and WAGE$ support this by helping families afford care and helping programs retain staff.
Coaches support providers through training & coaching on this relationship-based behavior guidance approach.
Conscious Discipline