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.
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Smaller groups, yearly transitions: A program’s journey to stronger connections
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
Why ratios and group sizes matter in early learning settings
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


