Reaching for the Stars - Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Reaching for the Stars - Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Reaching for the Stars - Oklahoma Department of Human Services
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Star Level/Key Term Criteria Indicator Evidence/Acceptable<br />
documentation<br />
2 Star<br />
Learning Environment<br />
OAC 340:110-1-8.8(b)<br />
The daily schedule allows children time to<br />
complete tasks. The schedule reflects a<br />
balance and variety <strong>of</strong> activities that<br />
includes time <strong>for</strong> indoor and outdoor play,<br />
active and quiet play, rest periods, and<br />
meals.<br />
Written and readily available in every<br />
classroom<br />
Posted in every classroom<br />
Copy provided<br />
Observed by OCCS, R&R or CECPD staff<br />
2 Star<br />
Learning Environment<br />
OAC 340:110-1-8.8(b)<br />
2 Star<br />
Learning Environment<br />
OAC 340:110-1-8.8(b)<br />
Children 2 years old and older have space<br />
with a minimum <strong>of</strong> eight interest areas: art,<br />
block building, book reading, dramatic play,<br />
manipulative play, math, music/movement<br />
and science/nature.<br />
A minimum <strong>of</strong> 2 learning areas are<br />
available outdoors<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on planning your<br />
environment refer to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Oklahoma</strong> Early<br />
Learning Guidelines as a resource.<br />
Infant/Toddler/2: OKDHS Pub No 10-23<br />
Preschool: OKDHS Pub No 10-54 (ask an<br />
OCCS Staff or visit www.okdhs.org)<br />
The program utilizes <strong>Oklahoma</strong> Early<br />
Learning Guidelines as a resource <strong>for</strong><br />
lesson & curriculum planning<br />
Each room has 8 separate interest areas<br />
that are well defined and well stocked with<br />
age appropriate equipment <strong>for</strong> each<br />
category<br />
Floor plan showing <strong>the</strong> location <strong>of</strong> areas in<br />
each classroom,<br />
photos <strong>of</strong> each interest area<br />
Learning areas <strong>for</strong> outdoor time may be<br />
labeled on <strong>the</strong> lesson plan,<br />
Equipment Inventory.<br />
Observed by OCCS, R&R or CECPD staff<br />
Current, written and readily available<br />
lesson/activity plan located in every<br />
classroom <strong>for</strong> all groups <strong>of</strong> children with<br />
ELG areas referenced<br />
Posted in every classroom<br />
Copy provided<br />
Observe on-site by OCCS, R&R or CECPD<br />
staff<br />
Child Care Centers 18 Effective 7/1/12
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