Administrator Requirements
Registers as a member of an Arkansas professional development system.
- Membership encourages participation in training to improve administrative skills and knowledge of child development and early education.
Accrues at least 45 clock hours of education and/or training in child development/early education and administration, including the topics listed below:
- Measuring the quality of administrative procedures.
- Measuring the quality of the classroom environment and activities.
- Planning appropriate physical activities to support children’s healthy development.
Staff Requirements
Registers as a member of an Arkansas professional development system.
- Membership encourages participation in training to improve knowledge of child development and early education.
Follows an appropriate daily schedule that meets the needs of the children in the group.
- Children are happier and feel more secure when they have a predictable routine.
Follows written plans for the day’s activities.
- Written plans help teachers support children’s learning more effectively.
Accrues at least 15 clock hours of education and/or training in child development/early education.
- The goal of training is to enhance the knowledge and skills of those who work with children.
Facility Requirements
Uses a classroom rating tool for self-evaluation.
Informs parents of uninsured children about ARKids First.
- ARKids First provides health insurance for qualified children.
Shares information about child development and health with families.
- Families and staff work together to support the child’s development and to promote healthy lifestyles.
Obtains and implements medical and/or educational plans for specific needs.
- Medical and/or educational plans are individualized to meet the specific health or educational needs of a child. These plans are coordinated with a health care provider, therapist or education specialist.
