{"id":7404,"date":"2020-08-11T20:24:08","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T04:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrm.msiak.net\/thread\/families\/choosing-quality-care\/tools-checklists"},"modified":"2023-08-22T10:43:46","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T18:43:46","slug":"tools-checklists-quality","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread\/families\/choosing-quality-care\/tools-checklists-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center script headings has-red-color has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\">Interview Checklist<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p><strong>thread<\/strong>&nbsp;provides tips, tools, and information on high-quality child care that you can use to make the best decision for your family. The following resources are designed to support your understanding of the standards of high-quality care, making your search for child care as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your family\u2019s child care needs are where quality care expectations begin. When interviewing for an early childhood education program, consider this checklist of quality indicators:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#F9F9F9;padding-left:2.5%;padding-right:2.5%;padding-bottom:10%;padding-top:10%;margin-top:10%;margin-bottom:10%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container alignfull banner-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Health and Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e0f82c7a2477b6e99c546ef6cbaf67da is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-red-color has-text-color\"><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle fa-3x\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Is this a safe and healthy place for my child?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supervised at all times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positive guidance techniques and behavior strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staff experience, training, and education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-28ff5ba6b3f803acccb5b87611a3ed9b is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-red-color has-text-color\"><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle fa-3x\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Is the program a clean and secure environment?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sanitation practices for diapering, bathroom, potty training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food and beverage handling, kitchen cleanliness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First Aid kits available, secured medications and cleaning supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication administration training for staff <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c354bacfcbc0093d0d750ac99db4a1f3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-red-color has-text-color\"><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle fa-3x\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Is there an emergency preparedness plan?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disaster response plan (fire, flood, earthquake, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Procedure if a child is injured, sick, or lost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child abuse prevention training and reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Group Sizes, Ratios and Learning in Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-be36b06efb076b2845217e26c36728f3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-red-color has-text-color\"><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle fa-3x\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Will my child receive one-on-one attention in a group?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask about child to early educator ratios <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-997e42dc006d53c8b361f8033eeb84fb is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-red-color has-text-color\"><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle fa-3x\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Will my child be able to grow and learn?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Age-appropriate learning materials (toys, books, puzzles, art, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily schedule for early educator and child interaction, activities, indoor and outdoor playtime, playground equipment and fenced area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Early Educator Training and Staff Turnover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e5ad4fcfd868dc7e229c3453fa38ae6a is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-red-color has-text-color\"><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle fa-3x\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong>Is the program set up to promote quality care?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Program policies and procedures\/parent handbook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn &amp; Grow (Alaska\u2019s Quality Recognition and Improvement System) level and practice <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Background checks for staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Program inspection reports and evaluations by the regulatory agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staff professional development and training plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Family Involvement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex 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