By: Sue Martin

Sue Martin — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:21:42 +0000

This is a fascinating project but as a long-time early years person I have a number of questions. It seems as though the structure and space considerations have been taken into account, and probably comply with your childcare legislation regulations. Running the centres is another story. Attracting good staff is always a challenge. I don’t know about your legislated requirements, but I do know a little about what constitutes high quality programs and high quality caregiving. There are measurable characteristics that include staff credentials, pay, ratios, space, PD, resources, leadership systems etc. However the core of quality lies in relationships, and for babies and toddlers a primary caregiver model and organization to facilitate sensitive transition from home. Play is not only a vehicle for learning, but it’s the world in which young children make meaning. I hope your programs will reflect this and respect children and their families.
I think you might want to work to counter the reflexive actions of many okd-timers and academics who will question quality before they’ve even had a peek at what is inside the box. This time you don’t want them to be thinking about only what is outside the box!

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By: Sue Martin