Quality Care Program
12 Hallmarks of Quality Care:
- Build trusting relationships with children
- Provide consistent care
- Support children’s health
- Provide a safe environment
- Be responsive to children’s individuality
- Provide positive guidance
- Foster curiosity and development through play
- Provide a language-rich environment
- Modify opportunities for learning as children grow
- Partner with parents
- Increase caregiving knowledge and skills
- Care for the caregiver
Care for the Caregiver
Care for the Caregiver, focuses on seeking balance in work and in life. The
newsletter gives great examples on how to put this hallmark to use.
Below are some other ideas that might help:
You care for yourself when …
… YOU TAKE SPECIAL TIME FOR YOU:
“I went and got a 1 hour massage. I’ve decided it will be a monthly thing to
take care of myself.”
“I went to the big Island for a long weekend to get away from the home
setting and to enjoy time with my sister and parents. Very relaxing weekend.”
… YOU STAY PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AND EAT WELL:
“I go to exercise class 3 times a week.”
“I try to eat healthy foods. I follow the school breaks so I don’t get burned out.”
“I go for walks 4 times a week after the children go home. Usually I walk with a friend. It’s nice to have an adult conversation sometimes.”
… YOU PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO YOUR HEALTH:
“I schedule a yearly physical for myself.”
“I went to the doctor when I wasn’t feeling well and got treatment for a
sinus infection I couldn’t overcome.”