Quality Rating 3: Developmental Screening

Requirements

Let’s look at the requirements for Developmentally Appropriate Learning and Practice: Developmental Screening: DAP 8.3.

New licensing regulations are currently pending. Review the requirements for your program type once these regulations take effect.

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Child Care Center

DAP 8.3: Developmental Screening

Developmental screenings are conducted on all children (Birth through age 5) within 90 days of enrollment and at scheduled intervals as determined by MSDE; results are shared with families, and referrals are made when appropriate. (Date to be determined)

Family Child Care

DAP 8.3: Developmental Screening

Developmental screenings are conducted on all children (Birth through age 5) within 90 days of enrollment and at scheduled intervals as determined by MSDE; results are shared with families, and referrals are made when appropriate. (Date to be determined)

School-Age Only

DAP 8.3: Developmental Screening

There are no Developmental Screening requirements for School-Age Only programs.

Key Terms

Developmental Screening:

Developmental screening is a way to track child’s growth and development. MSDE’s Division of Early Childhood provides many developmental screening resources, including access to Frequently Asked Questions, Screening Tools, Referral forms and approved training.