Our Policies and Procedures

At Greenheart Montessori, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, and our Policies and Procedures stand as the cornerstone guiding decisions across all seven Quality Areas outlined by ACEQA. These comprehensive policies ensure a holistic and high-quality early childhood education and care experience for every child entrusted to our care. For specific details pertaining to any of our Policies and Procedures, we invite you to get in touch with us.

Quality Area 1: Educational Program and Practice

Focuses on the design and implementation of an engaging and developmentally appropriate
educational program. This includes planning, documentation, and evaluation of activities
that support each child’s learning and development.

Quality Area 2: Children’s Health and Safety

Encompasses the physical and emotional well-being of children. This involves maintaining a safe and hygienic environment, implementing health practices, and having suitable emergency procedures in place.

Quality Area 1: Educational Program and Practice

Focuses on the design and implementation of an engaging and developmentally appropriate
educational program. This includes planning, documentation, and evaluation of activities
that support each child’s learning and development.

Quality Area 3: Physical Environment

Concerns the physical surroundings where the service operates. This includes both indoor and outdoor spaces, emphasizing the importance of providing an environment that is conducive to learning, play, and exploration.

Quality Area 4: Staffing Arrangements

Addresses the qualification and suitability of staff, as well as the management of staff-tochild ratios. It aims to ensure that there are enough qualified educators to effectively support children’s learning and well-being.

Quality Area 5: Relationships with Children

Focuses on creating positive and respectful relationships between educators and children. This includes promoting a sense of belonging, being responsive to children’s needs, and encouraging their active participation.

Quality Area 6: Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities

Highlights the importance of fostering strong partnerships between the service, families, and
the broader community. It involves open communication, shared decision-making, and
involving families in their child’s learning journey.

Quality Area 5: Relationships with Children

Focuses on creating positive and respectful relationships between educators and children. This includes promoting a sense of belonging, being responsive to children’s needs, and encouraging their active participation.

Quality Area 7: Governance and Leadership

Relates to the effective management and leadership of the service. This includes governance structures, policies and procedures, continuous improvement processes, and fostering a positive organizational culture.