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Quality is Good Business

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$20

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Course Length

2 hours

Delivery Method

Asynchronous eLearning

Category

On-Demand eLearning

Course Summary

When parents are looking for childcare and early learning providers, those who have a quality rating score and a continuous improvement process jump to the top of the list. Our experts help you identify key benefits of using formal program assessment tools to give your business a competitive edge, financial security, and improve child outcomes. Learn what it means for your children to be “school ready” and explore how unique learning environments nurture this. You will also develop a continuous improvement plan to support your programming and business success.

CEU Credits

Not Eligible

CDA Competency Area
  • Content Area V: Strategies to manage effective program operation
MN KCF Content Area
  • IV.C: Assessing and Using Information to Enhance and Maintain Program Quality
Level

1 (Beginner)

State Approval
  • MN
Objectives

In this proprietary Think Small Institute course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify key business benefits of using formal program assessment tools, such as Parent Aware and national accreditation.
  • Plan for their program’s continuous quality improvement with the goal of using individual children’s needs as their guide.
Required Technology and Logistics
  • Users are highly encouraged to take their online course on Google Chrome on either a laptop or desktop computer.
  • A stable internet connection is required for the completion of this course.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have any technical support issues while taking the course, please contact our help desk at 651-233-2263 or institute@thinksmall.org.