Take the ‘Bite’ out of Frosty Weather: Tips to Plan for Outdoor Play in Winter Months

Winter lends itself to all sorts of exciting ways to explore the outdoors.  We all know it can be a trick to get all of the children ready to go outside, but that too can become a wonderful learning experience, and a necessary step in getting fresh air throughout the year.  One of the ways we support programs enrolled in QUALITYstarsNY is to brainstorm how to implement program changes that enhance children’s development.  We understand the great importance of daily outdoor play, but are also aware of the numerous hurdles that make this a challenge.  Sometimes reframing and planning can make a difficult task more manageable.  Here are some things to consider when planning outdoor winter play for children:

2024-02-14T09:40:16-05:00January 9th, 2024|Featured, Professional Development, Resources, Spotlight|

Spotlight: R.A.B.Y. STEM Hosts Child Care Olympics Event

On January 26, the Institute’s Executive Director Dona Anderson testified on behalf of QUALITYstarsNY at a public hearing of the New York State Senate Committee on Children and Families focused on New York’s child care crisis. The testimony highlighted the impact of QUALITYstarsNY, its proven model of continuous quality improvement, and its role in safeguarding the quality of New York’s early childhood System.

2023-09-11T16:57:20-04:00August 30th, 2023|Featured, Spotlight|

Testimonial: Janna Rodriguez

Hear from Janna Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer in Education Management at The Innovative Daycare Corp "Since becoming a member of QUALITYstarsNY amid the peak [...]

2023-09-19T09:18:27-04:00August 21st, 2023|Spotlight|

WATCH: Quality Improvement Specialist Miriam Kerness Speaks at Collin Allen Child Development Center Graduation

On January 26, the Institute’s Executive Director Dona Anderson testified on behalf of QUALITYstarsNY at a public hearing of the New York State Senate Committee on Children and Families focused on New York’s child care crisis. The testimony highlighted the impact of QUALITYstarsNY, its proven model of continuous quality improvement, and its role in safeguarding the quality of New York’s early childhood System.

2023-07-10T08:52:09-04:00July 5th, 2023|Featured, Spotlight|
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