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When assessment results aren’t what you expected, it is a signal for support, not discipline. Learn how to build a stronger team and a culture of continuous quality improvement.
Discover how Hope Church Preschool in the First Things First Phoenix North region is using the Pyramid Model to strengthen their program and support every child’s success.
If you’re an early childhood education professional, you may already know how Quality First can support your early learning program. But quality care matters after preschool, too. School-age children benefit from strong before-school, after-school and summer programs. These programs are known as out-of-school time (OST) care. They play an important role in children’s learning, growth,
Predictable daily schedules benefit both children and teachers. Learn how keeping routines consistent can reduce stress and help your day run smoothly, even on assessment days.
Learn what’s new with Arizona’s new child care licensing rules update. Understand key changes and what they mean for child care providers across the state.
Preschoolers are expelled at much higher rates than older students. Learn why expulsion matters, what supports exist and how to keep young children in the classroom.
As an early education leader, you know that a program’s structure can change everything. Not just for children, but for teachers and families too. From smaller groups and ratios to classroom transitions, each detail shapes the daily experience. We recently connected with Mariaelena Rodriguez, the director of A New Leaf’s Phoenix Day, a Quality First
High-quality early learning programs don’t happen by accident. They are planned with care. As a program leader, you help shape what each day looks like for children. A key part of that plan is keeping groups small and adult-to-child ratios low. What the research says Studies show that children do better when there are fewer
Serving meals safely is essential in child care, and a new tool helps providers learn best practices for safe feeding. Learn tips on planning, preparing, and serving food, preventing choking, managing allergies, and making mealtimes safe and positive for every child.
Men are underrepresented in early childhood education, yet their presence enriches learning environments. Hear from five Arizona educators on what men bring to the classroom, the challenges they face, and how we can better support gender diversity in ECE.