*National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)*
1) promote positive relationships for all children and adults
2) implement a curriculum that fosters all areas of child development (cognitive, emotional, language, physical,& social)
3) use developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate & effective teaching approaches
4) provide ongoing assessments of child progress
5) promote the nutrition and health of children and staff
6) employ & support qualified teaching staff
7) establish and maintain collaborative relationships & use resources of the community
10) implement strong program management policies that result in high-quality service