Small group size, teacher qualifications, and low teacher-child ratios are features associated with high-quality programs.

Federal law requires that all early education programs be licensed or registered.

Participation in NAEYC’s accreditation program is __________.

Just as young children experience various stages of physical development, they also develop art abilities in a gradual process, going through specific stages.

To develop children’s self-concept, it is important to provide creative materials and activities that the children can work on with limited instruction.

Outdoor play equipment should be inspected __________ for broken or loose parts.

Describe several modifications that teachers can make to the physical environment of a classroom to decrease the potential spread of infectious illnesses.

The social skills learned in the art program help children adapt to other groups outside the school.

Hot water temperatures should not exceed __________°F.

Removing sick children from a group can be an effective method for limiting the source of __________.