Early Learning and Care Quality Assessment Requirements
School Age
| 18. Meals And/Or Snack Time | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| Does Not Meet Expectations | Needs Improvement | Meets Expectations | Exceeds Expectations | |
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Food is used as a reward or punishment | Some conversations and interactions occur during meal and/or snack times | Meal and/or snack times are viewed as an educational experience and a time for socialization and conversation Individual children's needs are met during meal times Adults sit with children during mealtimes as much as possible Children self serve meals and snacks Children are encouraged to eat food, but never forced | Children are encouraged to taste and try new foods |
