NOTE: There were no comparable Disabilities standards in the following: Reaching for the Stars, OK Parents as Teachers, NAC, NIEER.
Section 25.3(a) Program When children with known disabilities are in care, the following program
requirements are met. (2) Activities Reasonable accommodations are made to enable a child with
disabilities to participate in program activities. RATING: 2
9.B.01, d: Outdoor play areas, designed with
equipment that is age and developmentally appropriate and that is located in clearly defined spaces with
semiprivate areas where children can play alone or with a friend, accommodate: the program makes adaptations so children with disabilities can fully participate in the outdoor curriculum and activities
Section 22 Outdoor safety and play equipment (d)(1) Equipment provided is age-appropriate and varied to meet the developmental needs of the children present. RATING: 3
9.C.03: Meets ADA accessibility requirements (access
to buildings, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains, outdoor
space and all classroom and therapy areas) RATING: 1
10.D.06, d: Written procedures address the arrival,
departure and transportation of children: address
specific procedures for children with disabilities RATING: 1
NAEYC ANCHOR CRITERIA
HEAD START
2.A.08, a-d: Materials and equipment used to
implement the curriculum reflect the lives of children and families as well as the diversity found in society, including diversity of gender, age, language and
abilities RATING: 1
2.A.08, k: Materials and equipment accommodate
children’s special needs
Compliance Monitoring 3.2: Safe Physical
Environments: The program ensures that sufficient equipment, toys, materials, and furniture are provided, and are age-appropriate, safe, and supportive of the abilities and developmental level of each child; 1304.53 (b)(1)
RATING: 3
4.B.01: Programs use a variety of assessment methods
that are sensitive to and informed by family culture, experiences, children's abilities and disabilities, and home language; are meaningful and accurate; and are used in settings familiar to the children
Compliance Monitoring 1.2: School Readiness: Program staff demonstrates respect for each family’s cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity, in all meetings and interactions; 1307.3(b)(2)(i-ii) RATING: 3
5.B.04: For all infants and for children with disabilities
who have special feeding needs, program staff keep a daily record documenting the type and quantity of food a child consumes and provide families with information
Compliance Monitoring 4.5: Child Health and Safety: Health Practices and Routines: When the majority of children speak the same language, at least one classroom staff member or home visitor interacting regularly with the children speaks their language; 1304.23 (b)(1)
RATING: 3
6.A.12: All teaching staff have specialized college-level
course work and/or professional development training that prepares them to work with children who have
special needs RATING: 1
9.A.01, g: The following furnishings are available:
adaptation that allow children with disabilities and other special needs to fully participate in the program’s activities
Compliance Monitoring 3.11: Child Health and Safety: The program's facilities are adequate for children with disabilities, ensuring safety, comfort, and opportunities for participation; 1304.53(a)(10)(xvii) RATING: 3
9.A.03, b: Equipment, materials, and furnishings are
available that provide access for children with
disabilities to the program’s curriculum and activities
Compliance Monitoring 3.2: Safe Physical
Environments: The program ensures that sufficient equipment, toys, materials, and furniture are provided, and are age-appropriate, safe, and supportive of the abilities and developmental level of each child;
1304.53(b)(1) RATING: 3
9.A.12, d: Indoor space is designed and arranged to
provide children with disabilities full access (making adaptation as necessary) to the curriculum and activities in the indoor space
Compliance Monitoring: 3.11 Child Health and Safety: The program's facilities are adequate for children with disabilities, ensuring safety, comfort, and opportunities for participation; 1304.53(a)(10)(xvii) RATING: 3
9.B.01, d: Outdoor play areas, designed with
equipment that is age and developmentally appropriate and that is located in clearly defined spaces with
semiprivate areas where children can play alone or with a friend, accommodate: the program makes adaptations so children with disabilities can fully participate in the outdoor curriculum and activities
Compliance Monitoring 3.11: Child Health and Safety: The program's facilities are adequate for children with disabilities, ensuring safety, comfort, and opportunities for participation; 1304.53(a)(10)(xvii) RATING: 3
9.C.03: Meets ADA accessibility requirements (access
to buildings, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains, outdoor
space and all classroom and therapy areas) RATING: 1
10.D.06, d: Written procedures address the arrival,
departure and transportation of children: address specific procedures for children with disabilities
Compliance Monitoring 6.4: Transportation and Supervision: Each bus monitor, before duty, has been trained on child boarding-and-exiting procedures, use of child restraint systems, required paperwork,
emergency response and evacuation procedures, use of special equipment, child pick-up and release
procedures, and pre- and post-trip vehicle checks; 1310.17(f)(2) RATING:2
NAEYC ANCHOR CRITERIA
NECPA
2.A.08, a-d: Materials and equipment used to
implement the curriculum reflect the lives of children and families as well as the diversity found in society, including diversity of gender, age, language and abilities
The staff treats all children and their families with respect and dignity, no one is treated differently. Children are encouraged to respect one another’s differences. Materials and equipment are multi-diverse and multicultural. RATING: 3
2.A.08, k: Materials and equipment accommodate
children’s special needs
The program has a written policy for serving children and adults with special needs in keeping with the provisions of the Americans with Disability Act. RATING: 2
4.B.01: Programs use a variety of assessment methods
that are sensitive to and informed by family culture, experiences, children's abilities and disabilities, and home language; are meaningful and accurate; and
are used in settings familiar to the children RATING: 1
5.B.04: For all infants and for children with disabilities
who have special feeding needs, program staff keep a daily record documenting the type and quantity of food
a child consumes and provide families with information RATING: 1
6.A.12: All teaching staff have specialized college-level
course work and/or professional development training that prepares them to work with children who have
special needs RATING: 1
9.A.01, g: The following furnishings are available:
adaptation that allow children with disabilities and other special needs to fully participate in the program’s
activities RATING: 1
9.A.03, b: Equipment, materials, and furnishings are
disabilities to the program’s curriculum and activities
9.A.12, d: Indoor space is designed and arranged to
provide children with disabilities full access (making adaptation as necessary) to the curriculum and
activities in the indoor space RATING: 1
9.B.01, d: Outdoor play areas, designed with
equipment that is age and developmentally appropriate and that is located in clearly defined spaces with
semiprivate areas where children can play alone or with a friend, accommodate: the program makes adaptations so children with disabilities can fully
participate in the outdoor curriculum and activities RATING: 1
9.C.03: Meets ADA accessibility requirements (access
to buildings, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains, outdoor
space and all classroom and therapy areas) RATING: 1
10.D.06, d: Written procedures address the arrival,
departure and transportation of children: address
specific procedures for children with disabilities RATING: 1
NAEYC ANCHOR CRITERIA
NAFCC
2.A.08, a-d: Materials and equipment used to
implement the curriculum reflect the lives of children and families as well as the diversity found in society, including diversity of gender, age, language and abilities
2.31 Materials reflect the lives of the children enrolled and people diverse in race and ethnicity. They show girls and boys, women and men, and older people in a variety of positive activities. RATING: 3
2.A.08, k: Materials and equipment accommodate
children’s special needs
2.9 The provider makes reasonable adaptations to the environment and activities to meet the special needs of each child. If the child has been diagnosed with a specific condition, the provider follows the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individual Education Plan (IEP). 2.16 Equipment is modified to accommodate children's special needs, or special equipment is provided. If a child is in a wheelchair, there is sufficient space for it to move around. RATING: 3
4.B.01: Programs use a variety of assessment methods
that are sensitive to and informed by family culture, experiences, children's abilities and disabilities, and home language; are meaningful and accurate; and are used in settings familiar to the children
3.4 The provider gathers information about children’s interests and needs through observation and
conversations with parents. She uses this information to set goals that support the children’s development. 5.22 The provider gathers information about the children and their families such as special needs, fears, food preferences, important holidays and traditions and updates the information as needed. RATING: 2
5.B.04: For all infants and for children with disabilities
who have special feeding needs, program staff keep a daily record documenting the type and quantity of food
a child consumes and provide families with information RATING: 1
6.A.12: All teaching staff have specialized college-level
course work and/or professional development training that prepares them to work with children who have special needs
1.7 The provider shows positive attitudes toward bottle weaning, diapering, toilet learning, discipline, and special needs of children. 5.7 The provider keeps up-to- date with topics related to program quality. When needed, she consults with experts to gain specific information, such as how to work with children and families with special needs. RATING:2
9.A.01, g: The following furnishings are available:
adaptation that allow children with disabilities and other special needs to fully participate in the program’s activities
2.16 Equipment is modified to accommodate children's special needs or special equipment is provided. If a child is in a wheelchair, there is sufficient space for it to move around.
RATING: 3
9.A.03, b: Equipment, materials, and furnishings are
available that provide access for children with
disabilities to the program’s curriculum and activities
2.9 The provider makes reasonable adaptations to the environment and activities to meet the special needs of each child. If the child has been diagnosed with a specific condition, the provider follows the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individual Education Plan (IEP). 2.16 Equipment is modified to accommodate children's special needs, or special equipment is provided. If a child is in a wheelchair, there is sufficient space for it to move around. RATING: 2
9.A.12, d: Indoor space is designed and arranged to
provide children with disabilities full access (making adaptation as necessary) to the curriculum and activities in the indoor space
2.16 Equipment is modified to accommodate children's special needs, or special equipment is provided. If a child is in a wheelchair, there is sufficient space for it to move around. RATING: 2
9.B.01, d: Outdoor play areas, designed with
equipment that is age and developmentally appropriate and that is located in clearly defined spaces with
semiprivate areas where children can play alone or with a friend, accommodate: the program makes adaptations so children with disabilities can fully participate in the outdoor curriculum and activities
2.9 The provider makes reasonable adaptations to the environment and activities to meet the special needs of each child. If the child has been diagnosed with a specific condition, the provider follows the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individual Education Plan (IEP). 2.16 Equipment is modified to accommodate children's special needs, or special equipment is provided. If a child is in a wheelchair, there is sufficient space for it to move around. RATING: 2
9.C.03: Meets ADA accessibility requirements (access
to buildings, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains, outdoor
space and all classroom and therapy areas) RATING: 1
10.D.06, d: Written procedures address the arrival,
departure and transportation of children: address
specific procedures for children with disabilities RATING: 1
NAEYC ANCHOR CRITERIA
EDUCARE
2.A.08, a-d: Materials and equipment used to
implement the curriculum reflect the lives of children and families as well as the diversity found in society, including diversity of gender, age, language and
abilities RATING: 1
2.A.08, k: Materials and equipment accommodate
children’s special needs RATING: 1
4.B.01: Programs use a variety of assessment methods
that are sensitive to and informed by family culture, experiences, children's abilities and disabilities, and home language; are meaningful and accurate; and are used in settings familiar to the children
#12 A system of primary caregiving is in place, including structures for assignment, communication and planning although each member of the teaching team is responsive to every child/family. RATING: 2
5.B.04: For all infants and for children with disabilities
who have special feeding needs, program staff keep a daily record documenting the type and quantity of food
a child consumes and provide families with information RATING: 1
6.A.12: All teaching staff have specialized college-level
course work and/or professional development training
special needs
9.A.01, g: The following furnishings are available:
adaptation that allow children with disabilities and other special needs to fully participate in the program’s
activities RATING: 1
9.A.03, b: Equipment, materials, and furnishings are
available that provide access for children with
disabilities to the program’s curriculum and activities RATING: 1
9.A.12, d: Indoor space is designed and arranged to
provide children with disabilities full access (making adaptation as necessary) to the curriculum and
activities in the indoor space RATING: 1
9.B.01, d: Outdoor play areas, designed with
equipment that is age and developmentally appropriate and that is located in clearly defined spaces with
semiprivate areas where children can play alone or with a friend, accommodate: the program makes adaptations so children with disabilities can fully
participate in the outdoor curriculum and activities RATING: 1
9.C.03: Meets ADA accessibility requirements (access
to buildings, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains, outdoor
space and all classroom and therapy areas) RATING: 1
10.D.06, d: Written procedures address the arrival,
departure and transportation of children: address
Standard Area: Nutrition
NOTE: There were no comparable Nutrition standards in the following: Reaching for the Stars, SDE Pre-K
Programs, OK Parents as Teachers, Educare.
NAEYC ANCHOR CRITERIA
OK CHILD CARE LICENSING
5.B.03: The program takes steps to ensure food safety
in its provision of meals and snacks: staff discard expired foods; complies with corrections by
consultants reflect consideration of federal and other applicable food safety standards
Section 28 Food & Nutrition, (a) Meals. Children