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Early Learning and Care Quality Assessment Requirements

Infant
11. Blocks & Construction And Pretend Play
  1 or 2 3 4 or 5
Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations

Pretend play accessories and equipment are in poor condition Pretend play accessories and equipment are not responsive to the developmental needs of the children Blocks and construction materials are not accessible Block and construction accessories are not accessible Insufficient accessories and equipment for the number of children enrolled Accessories and equipment reflect sociocultural identities Three or more block and construction materials are accessible Three or more block and construction accessories are accessible Pretend play area includes real items that are responsive to the developmental needs of the children Blocks and construction materials include three or more textures Accessories and equipment encourage three or more pretend play possibilities that reflect the Program Plan focus Three or more accessories reflect sociocultural identities.

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