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Early Learning and Care Quality Assessment Requirements

Preschool
14. Pretend Play
  1 or 2 3 4 or 5
Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations

Insufficient accessories and equipment for the number of children enrolled Accessories and equipment are in poor condition Accessories and equipment are not responsive to the developmental needs of the children Accessories and equipment encourage three or more role-playing possibilities that reflect the Program Plan focus Accessories and equipment reflect sociocultural identities Mirror is accessible in the dramatic area Three or more dramatic prop boxes are available for rotation Dramatic play area includes real items that are responsive to the developmental needs of the children Three or more accessories reflect sociocultural identities Child's full body-length mirror is accessible in the room Literacy is incorporated into the dramatic play area Accessories are added and built upon daily Children create props and accessories for the dramatic play area

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