Reach Dane - Diving into the Accreditation Standards

Diving into the Accreditation Standards

The Satellite Accreditation Standards were developed through consulting decades of academic research in early childhood education, content-specific experts in the field, and Wisconsin-based family child care educators. Learn more about individual standards, including the rationale and ideas for implementation, by exploring the following Diving into the Standards resource articles.

Section I: Interactions and Relationships

Back-and-Forth Interactions	Infant Crying
Emotional Availability	Open-Communication with Families
Confidentiality

Section II: Physical Environment, Equipment and Materials

Floor Play	Playground Equipment
Materials: Number and Variety	Visual Clutter
Children's Active Engagement	Materials: Arrangement

Section III: The Daily Program for Children

Defining Your Philosophy	Mixed-Age Play
Child-Directed Play	Open-Ended Questions
Authentic Cultural Experiences	Greetings and Goodbyes
Unnecessary Waiting	Background Noise
Positive Guidance	Developmentally Appropriate Media

Section IV: Supporting Children's Development

Using Observations to Plan Curriculum	Emotion-Affirming Language
Requiring Apologies	Risky Play
Discussing Differences	Rich Sensory Experiences
Word Play	Print-Rich Environments
Process Art	Celebrating Creative Expression

Section VI: Business Management and Professionalism

Child:Early Childhood Educator Ratios