This is a testament to our staff’s desire to prepare your children for kindergarten and their next phase in life. See below for Parent Aware’s explanation of what being a 4 star rated program means.
One Star
These programs have demonstrated these best practices:
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Uses consistent routines to support children
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Talks with children and families to better understand interests and culture
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Shares important community resources with families
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Learns about each individual child by observing and taking notes
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Commits to and maintains professional ethics in the early learning field
Two Stars
These programs have demonstrated all One-Star practices, AND:
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Evaluates learning activities, materials, classroom layout, and health-related practices to set goals for growth
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Plans school-readiness activities for children
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Guides families through their children’s transition to kindergarten
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Shares information with families in ways that meet their unique needs
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Plans for continued learning and professional growth
Three Stars
These programs have demonstrated all One- and Two-Star practices, AND:
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Uses a curriculum aligned with Minnesota’s early learning standards
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Teaches in a way that is organized, challenging and warm
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Helps children transition between activities and stay engaged
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Uses approved tools to track children’s development
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Commits to ongoing quality improvement by using some of these best practices:
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Responds to unique cultural customs and needs of children and families
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Offers activities that encourage family participation and help children transition to kindergarten
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Gives families opportunities to provide feedback about the program
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Shares child development updates with families to set goals together
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Makes accommodations for children with special needs and their families
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Has highly-qualified and trained leadership staff, teachers, and providers
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Creates a program-wide professional development plan
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Encourages healthy living through nutrition and physical activity, always evaluating to set goals for growth
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Four Stars
These programs have demonstrated all One-, Two-, and Three-Star practices, AND commits to ongoing quality improvement by using most of these best practices:
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Responds to unique cultural customs and needs of children and families
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Offers activities that encourage family participation and help children transition to kindergarten
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Gives families opportunities to provide feedback about the program
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Shares child development updates with families to set goals together
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Makes accommodations for children with special needs and their families
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Has highly qualified and trained leadership staff, teachers, and providers
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Creates a program-wide professional development plan
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Encourages healthy living through nutrition and physical activity, always evaluating to set goals for growth