Childcare Quality Checklist

Feel free to use this Childcare Quality Checklist during your child care search!

The Malvern School Program:

• Exhibits a loving, nurturing atmosphere
• Demonstrates acceptance and respect for children and adults
• Offers separate playgrounds for optimal safety and to meet the developmental needs of different age groups
• Has observation windows into classrooms
• Integrates computers, rather than parent paid pull out classes
• Encourages parent involvement
• Employs degreed head teachers in every classroom
• Exhibits an atmosphere of positive staff morale
• Encourages a balance of small group, large group, and independent learning experiences
• Implements a stringent quality standards review program
• Has two highly-qualified directors, who are knowledgeable in center management and child development
• Is NAEYC Accredited or has the goal of becoming NAEYC Accredited
• Implements a developmentally-appropriate program that is child centered
• Provides a curriculum that helps each child reach their full potential
• Maintains state-mandated ratios and NAEYC recommended group sizes
• Completes detailed developmental assessments on all children, and offers parent conferences
• Is exceptionally clean and organized
• Has a professional, friendly staff
• Emphasizes a healthy and safe environment
• Is well equipped with a variety of play and educational materials
• Has children who are busy thinking, learning, experimenting, drawing, creating, laughing, and always smiling!

Choosing The Malvern School today will be one of the best decisions you will make for your child’s tomorrow.