Child care centers are a pillar in our communities, as we rely on them to provide a healthy and safe environment for our young children, which gives peace of mind to parents while they work. Collectively, our views of what quality care looks like have evolved to acknowledge that learning starts from birth. Prior to kindergarten, approximately 1,900 days pass before children enroll in a school-based program (Texas Early Learning Council, 2008). However, formal education actually starts in the infant room. As regulated institutions, child care centers have to follow a framework to meet minimum standards.  

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