ECRA - Self Assessment

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DOMAIN 1: CHILD LEARNING and DEVELOPMENT*

	Outstanding	Very Good	Good	Fair	Poor
A Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum We use a curriculum that balances cognitive, social, and physical activities.
Ongoing Assessment of Learning and Development We conduct regular assessments of children’s learning and development.
Behavior Management System We have an effective system for managing children's behavior.
Learning Opportunities We offer a wide range of learning opportunities.
Individualized Attention Each child receives individualized attention as needed.
Positive Transitions & Waiting Times We manage transitions and waiting times effectively.
Free Play Opportunities Children have opportunities for free play.
Gross Motor Activities We include activities that develop gross motor skills.
Positive Staff-child Interaction Our staff engages in positive and nurturing interactions with children.
Peer Interaction We facilitate positive interactions among peers.

DOMAIN 2: CHILD PROTECTION, HEALTH and SAFETY*

	Outstanding	Very Good	Good	Fair	Poor
Child Abuse/Neglect Policies and Procedures We have clear policies and procedures for handling and reporting cases of child abuse/neglect.
Online Safety Policies and Procedures We implement policies and procedures to keep children safe from online threats/dangers.
Staff Code of Conduct Our Staff Code of Conduct clearly communicates behavior expectations.
Training for Staff and Awareness for Parents Comprehensive training for staff and awareness training for parents are included in our professional development plan.
Risk Assessment and Incident Management We have written procedures for assessing/managing risks and handling incidents/accidents.
Emergency and Evacuation Procedures Our emergency and evacuation procedures and practices are well-established.
Personal Safety in Curriculum Personal safety is an integral part of our curriculum.
Promotion of Healthy Eating Healthy eating is promoted through monitoring of children’s snacks/meals and involvement of parents and the community.

DOMAIN 3: Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development*

	Outstanding	Very Good	Good	Fair	Poor
Manager/Principal Qualifications Our managers/principals have the appropriate qualifications and experience for their roles.
Lead Teachers and Teaching Assistants' Qualifications Our Lead Teachers (LTs) and Teaching Assistants (TAs) are appropriately qualified for child care and development.
Qualifications of Other Childcare Staff All our staff involved in child care (e.g., nurses, helpers, volunteers) are appropriately qualified.
Continuous Professional Development Our staff continuously engage in professional development activities.
Professional Development Plan Our Professional Development (PD) Plan covers a wide range of relevant topics and is periodically reviewed.
Educator-to-Child Ratios We maintain the required educator-to-child ratios for different age groups at all times.

DOMAIN 4: Citizenship, Community Partnership and Family Relationships*

	Outstanding	Very Good	Good	Fair	Poor
Communication with Parents We ensure constant communication with parents through various channels.
Parental Involvement We offer and encourage diverse forms of parental involvement in our setting.
Utilization of Community and Family Resources We use community and family resources to enrich learning experiences.
Promoting cultural values; our center actively promotes national language and cultural values.
Diversity and Cultural Respect We promote diversity and respect for all cultural backgrounds in our setting.
Social Responsibility Projects Our center promotes social responsibility through projects supporting the community/environment.

DOMAIN 5: Indoor and Outdoor Environments*

	Outstanding	Very Good	Good	Fair	Poor
Indoor Space Our indoor space is well-lit, ample, and accommodates all activities.
Furnishings for Care, Play, and Learning Our furnishings are suitable for care, play, and learning activities.
Room Arrangement for Play and Learning Our room arrangement is conducive to play and learning.
Space and Equipment for Gross Motor Play We have adequate space and equipment for gross motor play.
Fine Motor Materials and Resources We use fine motor materials and resources appropriately to develop children’s skills.
Art Materials and Resources Art materials and resources are used effectively to develop children’s skills.
Blocks Materials and Resources Blocks materials are used effectively for children’s skill development.
Math Materials and Resources Math materials are used appropriately to develop children’s skills.
Appropriate Use of Technology Technology is used in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Adaptations to equipment for children with disabilities. We make necessary adaptations to meet the needs of children with specific individual needs.

DOMAIN 6: Leadership, Management and Administration*

	Outstanding	Very Good	Good	Fair	Poor
Mission and Vision Our well-articulated Mission and Vision guide our operations and are shared with staff & parents.
Strategic Planning Process Our strategic planning process clearly outlines actions for service improvement and program sustainability.
Involvement of Third Parties for Support and Guidance We involve third parties to provide specialized support and guidance for assessment and/or feedback.
Financial Operations Our financial operations follow standard accounting practices with appropriate documentation & records.
Maintenance System Our maintenance system includes clear procedures for keeping premises, equipment, and materials in good condition.
HR Management System Our HR Management System has clearly stated policies & procedures that are shared with the staff.

Self Quality Review