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Talking to Families about
QUALITY
Why should early childhood professionals always talk
about quality?
Those who understand the
benefits of quality will want
to tell others!
We want families to . . .
Choose quality child care.
Tell others about quality.
Share quality success stories.
Focus on 5 Fast Facts of Quality
1. Well-Educated Teachers
2. Appropriate Class Sizes in Healthy, Safe Environments
3. Fun Learning Activities
4. Child Observation / Assessment
5. Family Engagement
Trained professionals with formal education in child development pay attention to how and what children are learning, and adjust activities accordingly. Children feel safe,
comfortable, and are motivated to learn and do well in school.
Well-Educated Teachers
Quality classrooms are kept at appropriate sizes where children get to know their teachers and
each other better.
Quality classrooms are kept clean and safe to provide a healthy
environment for children.
Appropriate Class Sizes in Healthy, Safe Environments
You can see children learning while having fun in a quality program!
Activities are developmentally appropriate and are aligned with PA’s
Early Learning Standards to help children grow mentally, physically,
socially, and emotionally.
Fun Learning Activities
Teachers at quality early learning programs are continuously observing
and assessing each child’s progress in all areas of learning and development.
Depending upon the observation, teachers may adjust a child’s activities
to best support his or her individual learning style and ability.
Child Observation / Assessment
Quality early learning programs talk with families about how
their children are learning and suggest ways to help them
learn at home.
Family Engagement
• Worksheet: “Show & Tell Role-Play”• Top two questions from families• Talk about quality and give examples• Fifteen (15) minutes to prepare • Three (3) minutes to present • Debrief: evaluate and discuss
Activity: Show & Tell
How does quality early learning benefit everyone?
Quality in child care and early learning programs matters because it helps create:
»Successful Students»Successful Adults»Stronger Communities
Quality Benefits Everyone
As students, children who received quality child care are:
Ready to start school ready to learn.
More likely to graduate high school and attend college or career training.
Less likely to need special education or repeat a grade.
Quality Benefits Everyone
As adults, those who
received quality child care are:
Less likely to commit crimes or need public assistance.
More likely to have higher earnings and own a home.
Quality Benefits Everyone
Every $1 invested in quality pre-k saves taxpayers up to $7.
Schools save on special education.
Lower costs for crime control and public assistance.
Increased tax revenue from skilled employees earning higher salaries.
Quality Benefits Everyone
All families care about quality, and all
children deserve it!
Develop a quality pitch, no longer than 90 seconds, that
encourages families to promote the benefits of
quality to others.
Activity: Promote Quality Pitch
What are some other opportunities for families to
promote how quality benefits communities?
All children need quality early learning to succeed,
but not all get it.
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