Section 8203 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.
8203
. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall develop
standards for the implementation of quality programs. Indicators of
quality shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) A physical environment that is safe and appropriate to the
ages of the children and that meets applicable licensing standards.
(b) Program activities and services that are age appropriate and
meet the developmental needs of each child.
(c) Program activities and services that meet the cultural and
linguistic needs of children and families.
(d) Family and community involvement.
(e) Parent education.
(f) Efficient and effective local program administration.
(g) Staff that possesses the appropriate and required
qualifications or experience, or both. The appropriate staff
qualifications shall reflect the diverse linguistic and cultural
makeup of the children and families in the child care and development
program. The use of intergenerational staff shall be encouraged.
(h) Program activities and services that meet the needs of
children with exceptional needs and their families.
(i) Support services for children, families, and providers of
care.
(j) Resource and referral services.
(k) Alternative payment services.
(l) Provision for nutritional needs of children.
(m) Social services that include, but are not limited to,
identification of child and family needs and referral to appropriate
agencies.
(n) Health services that include referral of children to
appropriate agencies for services.