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Early Learning and Care Quality Assessment Requirements

Preschool
9. Language And Literacy
  1 or 2 3 4 or 5
Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations

Staff do not read to children daily Writing materials are not accessible Language and literacy toys/puzzles are not accessible Three or more writing materials are accessible Two or more language and literacy toys or puzzles are accessible Toy bins and/or shelves are labelled with words and/or pictures Language and literacy opportunities are integrated into one other area Toy bins and shelves are labelled with words and pictures Two or more language and literacy learning experiences are planned and/or documented daily Children have exposure to different languages Staff use more than one form of communication Staff provide opportunities for families to access literacy materials Community language and literacy experiences available to the children monthly

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