Early Learning and Care Quality Assessment Requirements
Toddler
| 5. Sensory, Science & Nature | |||||
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| 1 or 2 | 3 | 4 or 5 | |||
| Does Not Meet Expectations | Meets Expectations | Exceeds Expectations | |||
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No materials for science and nature learning experiences No materials for sensory learning experiences Sensory opportunities are not available throughout the day | Permanent sensory equipment is accessible to children in the play environment Three or more developmentally-appropriate science and/or nature equipment and/or materials are accessible Opportunities to experience natural objects and/or events | Two or more planned and/or documented sensory learning experiences occur daily Sensory learning experiences are planned and/or documented weekly to reflect different senses Two or more science and nature learning experiences planned and/or documented weekly Science and Nature learning experiences planned and/or documented daily | ||