SECTION 340:110-1-8.8. Learning environment differential quality rating and improvement certification criteria

(a)   Criteria for one star plus centers. Learning environment criteria in (1) - (3) of this subsection are required.

(1)   Space is arranged in clearly-defined and well-equipped interest areas in each classroom facilitating a variety of activities including music and movement for children 2 years of age and older.

(2)   Television or other screen time is not used for children 1 year of age and younger.

(3)   Out-of-school time programs and programs licensed as day camps may have required interest areas set up throughout the program as long as children are supervised and have accessible free choice to all required areas.

(b)   Criteria for two and three star centers. Learning environment criteria in (a) of this Section and (1) - (4) of this subsection are required.

(1)   Space is arranged in clearly-defined and well-equipped interest areas in each classroom facilitating a variety of activities also including math and science or nature for children 2 years of age and older.

(2)   Out-of-school time programs and programs licensed as day camps may have required interest areas set up throughout the program as long as children are supervised and have accessible free choice to all required areas.

(3)   At least two learning centers are available outdoors for children's use.

(4)   The program utilizes developmentally appropriate Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines as a resource for lesson and curriculum planning.

(c)   Criteria for one star plus homes. Learning environment criteria in (1) - (4) of this subsection are required.

(1)   A written daily schedule reflecting a balanced program of opportunities for learning, physical activity, indoor and outdoor play, rest periods, and meals is followed.

(2)   The daily schedule is posted.

(3)   Children are read to a minimum of 15 minutes each day.

(4)   Television or other screen time is not used for children 1 year of age and younger.

(d)   Criteria for two and three star homes. Learning environment criteria in (c) of this Section and in (1) - (2) of this subsection are required.

(1)   Children have opportunities during the day to access art, block building, book reading, dramatic play, manipulative play, and music and movement.

(2)   The program has a plan for transition times.

[Source: Added at 29 Ok Reg 1229, eff 7-1-12; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1683, eff 11-1-16; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1732, eff 11-1-18; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1858, eff 11-1-20]