Human Relationships
2. Staff respond appropriately to the individual needs of children and youth.
b) Staff recognize the range of children's abilities.
10. The indoor space allows children and youth to take initiative and explore their interests.
a) Children can get materials out and put them away by themselves with ease.
Activities
12. The daily schedule is flexible, and it offers enough security, independence, and stimulation to meet the needs of all children and youth.
b) Children meet their physical needs in a relaxed way.
13. Children and youth can choose from a wide variety of activities.
a) There are regular opportunities for active, physical play.
d) Children have a chance to join enrichment activities that promote basic skills and higher-level thinking.
14. Activities reflect the mission of the program and promote the development of all the children and youth in the program.
a) Activities are in line with the styles, abilities and interests of the individuals in the program.
b) Activities are well-suited to the age range of children in the program.
15. There are sufficient materials to support program activities.
a) Materials are complete and in good repair.
c) Materials are developmentally appropriate for the age range of the children in the program.
The complete list of standards can be found here.
