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Early Learning and Care Quality Assessment Requirements

School Age
4. Physical Literacy
  1 or 2 3 4 or 5
Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations

There are no physical play learning experiences planned and/or documented daily for inside or outside There is no active play equipment available Active play equipment is in poor condition Staff withhold or use physical play opportunities as a reward or punishment Physical play experiences are not offered daily Staff are observed regularly engaging in physical play with children Three or more types of active play equipment available Sufficient amount of active play equipment for the number of children who want to use it Learning experiences are adapted to ensure all children are able to participate Designated safe indoor space for physical play in case of inclement weather Two or more planned and/or documented physical learning experiences offered daily whether indoors or outside Staff organize games using the equipment available Community recreation resources are accessible to families Physical play, group and/or team game resources are available to staff

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