Quality Rating 5: Curriculum
Requirements
Let’s look at the requirements for Developmentally Appropriate Learning and Practice: Curriculum: DAP 4.5.
Review the requirements for your program type.
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Child Care Center
DAP 4.5: Curriculum
The program implements a curriculum/curricula that is/are aligned with the Maryland Early Learning Standards (including Healthy Beginnings for ages 0-1 year) for all ages enrolled.
Documentation to submit: Curriculum Statement
Family Child Care
DAP 4.5: Curriculum
The program implements a curriculum/curricula that is/are aligned with the Maryland Early Learning Standards (including Healthy Beginnings for ages 0-1 year) for all ages enrolled.
Documentation to submit: Curriculum Statement
School-Age Only
DAP 4.5: Curriculum
There is no curriculum requirement for School-Age programs.