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Section 6: Quality Child Care 35 A quality early childhood program provides a safe and nurturing environment that supports all aspects of a child’s development. To increase the likelihood that children experience quality care and education, early childhood settings should be structured to promote the well-being of providers and to foster children’s healthy development and learning. The delivery of quality care and education across settings is facilitated by policies and continuous quality improvement practices that prioritize the children’s experiences. Know the key aspects to providing quality care and education. Review options for program accreditation. Familiarize yourself with professional learning opportunities to strengthen partnerships with families. Familiarize yourself with helpful child care provider resources. QUICK STEPS quality child care SECTION 6