Infant Toddler Technical Assistance  

Our centers house resources for infant/toddler caregivers and training staff in order to increase the availability and quality of infant/toddler care. Information about New York's Solution to High Quality Child Care for Babies, the 10 Components Resources of High Quality Care.  Early Care and Learning Council released the NYS Infant and Toddler Resource Network 2010 - 2011 Impact Report for the program year 2010-11. Also this year they have produced a one page Impact at a Glance , which provides a snapshot of the regional network and its outcomes. This report would not be possible without the hard work of Infant Toddler Specialists across the state and their supporting Child Care Resource and Referral agencies. 

10 Components of High Quality Care

• Appropriate Health & Safety Practices
• Staff Trained in Early Childhood Development
• Age Appropriate Environments
• Small Groups with Optimal Ratios
• Primary Caregiving & Continuity of Care
• Active & Responsive Caregiving
• Curriculum Observation & Individualized Programming
• Emerging Language & Literacy
• Family Involvement & Cultural Continuity
• Comprehensive Support Services