Welcome to the “Let’s Talk Quality” blog feature where we spotlight a member of the Pennsylvania Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Team each month. Have fun getting to know Kitty from our team!Read More

Program observation instruments (POI) may be updated periodically to reflect new learning about early care and learning practices and child development. Checking in for new information can help your program’s internal observer collect the most accurate and meaningful data for continuous quality improvement (CQI) planning. Your Quality Coach and partnering PA Key Program Quality Assessor...Read More

At first glance, honey bees and children might seem worlds apart, but if you look closer, you'll find some surprising similarities between these two vibrant and essential parts of our world. Here’s a look at why bees and children are more alike than you might imagine.Read More

Welcome to the “Let’s Talk Quality” blog feature where we spotlight a member of the Pennsylvania Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Team each month. Have fun getting to know Kitty from our team!Read More

Math might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about babies and toddlers. But believe it or not, math learning starts in the earliest years of life—and it happens through play, routines, and warm adult interactions.Read More

Welcome to the PA Program Quality Assessor (PQA) Team Spotlight feature. We hope you enjoy getting to know our team better!Read More

How often do you require children to ‘get a book and read’? Do you notice that children avoid the book area in your room? Do the children choose books during free play? Do they have favorite books? What can you do to make reading engaging for childrenRead More

Welcome to the PA Program Quality Assessor (PQA) Team Spotlight feature. We hope you enjoy getting to know our team!Read More

How can you incorporate language development into your infant room? Diapering/toileting times: Discuss what you are doing as you change a diaper. “I am changing your diaper. I going to remove your pants and take off the dirty diaper.” Count the number of snaps on the onesies. Talk about 3-D materials hanging above the changing...Read More

Welcome to the PA Program Quality Assessor (PQA) Team Spotlight feature. We hope you enjoy getting to know our team better! Claribel Nieves SotoRead More