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CRITERIA #2







                      A FOCUS ON QUALITY











                   s a parent, you want to provide the best quality
              A  of life to your  child(ren).  Research  shows that
              healthy child development depends on safe and
              positive experiences in early life, so selecting the right
              child care facility is the most important decision you
              can make right now for your child. And when you’re
              buying or investing in any product or service, quality
              is the most important feature.
                 The QUALITY of the child care center should be
              at the top of your considerations’ list when touring
              centers. Sure, it’s important to find a center close to
              where  you  live or work,  but that should not rank
              higher than the quality of the center or its caregivers.
              A high-quality child care program provides a safe and
              nurturing place for children to play and grow through
              activities that help children develop physical, social,




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