Quality Statement

The Early Childhood Council of Kern believes that a quality child care setting promotes:
Child development
- Physical, social, emotional, intellectual and creative development with respect to a child’s ability and culture;
- Frequent, positive, warm interactions appropriate to a child’s age and development;
- Varied learning activities appropriate to a child’s age and development;
- Healthy, safe, and nurturing environments;
- Nutritious meals and snacks;
- Knowledgeable and skilled providers to respond to the needs of each child;
- On-going communication with families and opportunities for meaningful family involvement;
- Opportunities for training and support for providers;
- Effective program administration which includes an on-going systematic evaluation process
