Consider features that contribute to the quality of the program.

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Details: Features and Effects of Quality Early Child Care and Education

Working parents and families are in need of affordable, flexible, and high quality early child care and education for their children. Licensed programs must meet quality criteria and demonstrate the ways they are involving parents and families in the care and education of their children.

Part 1: For Part 1 of the Discussion, describe four to five features and effects of quality early childhood care and education. Consider features that contribute to the quality of the program.

Part 2: For Part 2 of the Discussion, explain how collaboration among parents, schools, and community can impact the quality of early childhood education.

Part 3: For Part 3 of the Discussion, explore the early childhood care and education websites included in this week’s readings and describe how you as an Administrator of a before and after care program would ensure quality of your program and encourage parent, school, and community partnerships.