National Child Care Standards: Protecting America's Children

amantha, a mother of three pre-schoolers in Oregon, rises before dawn to get her children ready for another day at the nearby Young Stars day care center, a bright and cheerful facility. After a long day at work, she returns to find that her three youngsters have spent an enjoyable and productive day at the center learning arts and crafts, singing songs, and listening to stories. The staff at Young Stars, who are trained in early childhood development, continually plan new and exciting activities for the children. While Samantha is at work, she knows her children are safe because the Young Stars facility is inspected and licensed regularly by inspectors who enforce the compliance standards of Oregon's strict child care licensing regulations.