What is Ptq level?
Paths to QUALITY™ is Indiana’s statewide quality rating and improvement system for early care and education. It consists of four levels and each level builds on the foundation of the previous one. Providers start at Level 1 and work their way towards national accreditation at the highest level, Level 4.
What does Ptq stand for for daycare?
PATHS TO QUALITY™
WHAT ARE PATHS TO QUALITY™ or PTQ? Paths to QUALITY™ is a free resource to help parents make decisions regarding childcare and to help childcare programs improve the quality of care offered. Paths to QUALITY™ is Indiana’s voluntary quality rating and improvement system for childcare.
What is high quality child care?
Quality child care means a program is a safe, healthy, caring and educational place for young children to learn and grow. It supports all areas of a child’s development and wellbeing.
What two factors should organized space define?
What two factors should organized space define? Program goals and traffic pattterns. List two ways to promote self-control through the classroom environment and two ways to promote social skills through the classroom environment.
How many kids can you babysit without a license in Indiana?
In Indiana, you must have a license if you are watching six or more children unrelated to the provider. A child care provider can be unlicensed and operating within the law, but only if they have five or fewer children in their care that are not related to the provider.
How do I start an in home daycare?
How to Start a Daycare at Home Checklist
- Create a Business Plan.
- Choose a Business Structure.
- Determine Your Business Costs.
- Name Your Business.
- Register Your Business and Open Financial Accounts.
- Purchase Equipment for Your Daycare Business.
- Market Your Daycare Business.
What 2 Things Must a child care center have achieved to be considered quality?
Some of the most important factors to consider are:
- Small Class and Group Sizes.
- Staff with Higher Education and Continuing-Teacher Training.
- Low Staff/Teacher Turnover.
- Positive Teacher/Child Interactions.
- National Accreditation and Licensing Standards.
- Good Health and Safety Practices.
What are the 5 characteristics of high quality early childhood education?
These include:
- Health, safety and good hygiene.
- Good nutrition.
- A well-maintained environment set up for children.
- An adequate number of staff who are sensitive and responsive to children.
- Opportunities for active play—especially outdoors.
- Opportunities for quiet play and rest.
What are four goals for well-planned space?
The goals for a well-planned space include:
- providing a safe environment.
- providing areas that promote emotional, cognitive, social and physical growth.
- providing different materials so kids can make choices.
- enough adults in a space that is easy to supervise.
- has eye appeal for kids and adults.
- has easy access to materials.
What are the goals for well-planned space list at least three?
List 4 goals for well-planned space.
- Providing a physically safe environment.
- Providing an abundance of materials.
- Providing adults with a space that is easy to supervise.
- Providing space that is pleasing to the eye for both adults and children.
How many kids can I watch in my home in Indiana?