What is High-Quality Childcare?
High-quality early learning is critical to a child’s development, but what does that really mean?
Important elements of high-quality early child care programs include:
Early learning standards and curricula that address the whole child, are family-centered, developmentally appropriate, and effectively implemented
Assessments that consider children’s academic, social-emotional, and physical progress and contribute to instructional and program planning
Well-prepared and compensated teachers who provide engaging interactions and classroom environments that support learning
Ongoing support for teachers, including coaching, mentoring, and ergonomic supports
Support for English learners and children with special needs
Meaningful family engagement
Significant play-based learning time
Program assessments that measure structural quality and classroom interactions
A well-implemented state quality rating and improvement system
Reference: The Building Blocks of High Quality Early Childhood Education Programs
What are the benefits of high-quality childcare?
Significant gains are realized through better outcomes in education, health, social behaviors, and employment
References: Impacts of Early Childhood Education on Medium- and Long-Term Educational Outcomes New Harvard Study Reveals Lasting Benefits of Quality Early Childhood Education
Research Summary: The Lifecycle Benefits of an Influential Early Childhood Program
The goal of the Rise Early Learning Center is to holistically and equitably support the developmental needs of young children from families of varying incomes, races, ethnicities, religions, and cultures to promote long-term social, emotional, and academic developmental success.