Resource: Show and Tell – Quality Site Visit Checklist

January 4, 2018

Show and Tell – Quality Site Visit Checklist

Did you know that site visits and events offer great word-of-mouth marketing? Take every chance to “show and tell” families why choosing quality with Keystone STARS is important! These families will increase awareness about your Keystone STARS program when they talk about it with their friends.

What is quality?	How can you SHOW this?	What can you TELL about it?
Safe and healthy surroundings	Child care certification/registration displayed prominently Emergency plans/alarms, fire extinguishers Medications labeled and locked up Diapering stations, hand washing procedures Cleaning supplies locked up, procedures	Keystone STARS means that you already comply with all required health and safety standards from the PA Department of Human Services Talk about the work do you do at your STARS level that goes above and beyond the minimum requirements Talk about your staff:child ratios and how that helps you observe children and keep them safe
Staff trained in child development and/or early childhood education	Certificates of first aid/CPR training Diplomas, certificates, credentials of staff Teachers interacting with children, observing their activities, and using developmentally appropriate practices to help the child learn	Research shows that the quality of the teacher is one of the most important factors in children’s success Background checks for all staff members Education and annual PD requirements for staff Staff attending/furthering education Awards and achievements received
Offers a variety of research-based “play” activities to help children learn	Lesson plans aligned with PA Early Learning Standards Children engaged in play (possibly with the teacher facilitating play) using clean, unbroken, age-appropriate toys Signs at each play station that identify what skills the children are learning	Curriculum aligned with the research-based PA Early Learning Standards Point out social skills, such as children taking turns Discuss what children are learning at each play station Physical activity on playground builds gross motor skills and healthy exercise
Positive relationships with family involvement and engagement	Handbooks and visual communication boards Newsletters, daily update forms Family events, meetings, conferences Resources: papromiseforchildren.com Resources from the community	Open door policies Volunteer opportunities Family support and/or learning events Identify any siblings in different classrooms (parents continue to trust your services as their families grow)
Observes children’s learning and monitors developmental milestones	Daily activity sheets Parent-teacher meetings Progress / child outcomes reports	Teachers watch children at play and offer appropriate help at the learning/activity areas Teachers watch children and note their learning ogress and any delays or difficulties

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