QR3 Implementation Instructions (School-Age Only)

Activities are individualized when they are tailored to meet the developmental needs of each child to support their development and growth. Individualization can occur throughout the day in every routine and experience. For example, individualization might occur by providing specific materials or activities that support a child’s skill level during a group activity, or by offering different utensils during mealtime to promote fine motor skills.

High-quality child care programs recognize each child’s unique needs, interests, and abilities and provide learning experiences that foster growth and development. These programs support all children, including those with disabilities or special health care needs, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive.

What does the documentation look like?

The documentation you submit must demonstrate an example of how you meet the needs of individual children and include these key ingredients:

• Activities that support each child’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development
• Activities that match the children’s individual developmental levels and needs
• Connections to a child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) as appropriate

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) provide guidance on ways to meet the needs of individual children with special needs. Remember you are a critical member of the team that helps put these plans in action. Your daily schedule or lesson plan is evidence of the important role you play in supporting a child’s progress toward the goals outlined in these documents.

What does the documentation look like?

The documentation you submit must demonstrate an example of how you meet the needs of individual children and include these key ingredients:

• Activities that support each child’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development
• Activities that match the children’s individual developmental levels and needs
• Connections to a child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) as appropriate

If your program does not have any children enrolled with an IEP,  you will submit a comment when uploading your documentation.

A well-rounded daily schedule includes a variety of engaging, age-appropriate experiences that support children’s learning and developmental needs. Incorporating activities that are directly related to the lesson plan ensures that children have opportunities to explore, practice new skills, and participate in meaningful, hands-on learning.

What does the documentation look like?

Your documentation will include a daily schedule and lesson plan that clearly show how activities are aligned with the learning objectives for the day. These documents should provide evidence that children are offered a variety of developmentally appropriate experiences that directly support and reinforce the lesson plan objectives.

If your program does not have any children enrolled with an IEP,  you will submit a comment when uploading your documentation.