ORIENTATION ON

THE ECCD
ASSESSMENT TOOL
JOYCE L. PAYSA
DSWD-CAR
POLICY AND PLANS DIVISION
STANDARDS SECTION
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Objective
 To orient participants on the
ECCD Assessment Tool and
have a clear understanding
on the key results areas and
indicators of the tool.
THE ASSESSMENT TOOL 1
NO. OF INDICATORS &
AREAS SUB-INDICATORS
I. Health, Nutrition, and Safety 66
II. Physical Environment and Safety 34
III. Interactions and Relationships Between Staff 15
and Children,
Among Children and Other Adults
IV. Staff Qualifications, Staff Development and 35
Continuing Education
V. Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 29
VI. Family Involvement and Community Linkages 10
VII. Leadership, Program Management and 21
Support
TOTAL 210
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The rating for each indicator/sub-

indicator is given a maximum of “1”
for compliance and “0” for non-
compliance
The Center has to meet the 75%
compliance in all the 7 areas to
qualify for the “Granting of
Recognition”
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Minimum Required Score Per Area
Minimum
Areas No. of Indicators & Sub- Required
indicators Score
I. Health, Nutrition, and Safety 66 49
II. Physical Environment and Safety 34 26
III. Interactions and Relationships Between 15 11
Staff and Children, Among Children and
Other Adults
IV. Staff Qualifications, Staff Development and 35 26
Continuing Education
V. Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 29 22
VI. Family Involvement and Community 10 7
Linkages
VII. Leadership, Program Management and 21 16
Support
TOTAL 210 157
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Level of Recognition/Accreditation
Score Level Rating Validity

75% - 85% Level 1 Satisfactory 3 years

86% - 95% Level 2 Very Satisfactory 4 years

96% - 100% Level 3 Outstanding 5 years

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WORKSHOP
AREAS WHAT DO WE GIVE/DO TO ENSURE QUALITY
ALONG THESE AREAS?
Health, Nutrition, and Safety
Interactions and Relationships Between Staff
and Children, Among Children and Other
Adults
Physical Environment and Safety
Staff Qualifications, Staff Development and
Continuing Education
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Family Involvement and Community Linkages
Leadership, Program Management and Support
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AREA I:Health, Nutrition, and Safety
The program promotes health, nutrition
and safety of infants, toddlers and young
children through the education of the
Center staff and parents who are
responsible for the implementation of
health, nutrition and safety practices, and
the prevention and protection of children
from illness and injuries.
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AREA I:Health, Nutrition, and Safety
1. Available Health and Nutrition Services
Complete Health Records/Immunizations of children
enrolled
Medical certificates/clearance from physician upon
return to CDC
Vitamin A and Deworming
Oral Health Care/Daily Toothbrushing
Injury/Medication/Referral Logbook-
Growth Monitoring and Promotion/NSR
Orientation/Seminar to parents on Health and Nutrition
Center Policies on Health and Nutrition
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AREA I:Health, Nutrition, and Safety
1. Available Health and Nutrition Services
Center Policies on Health and Nutrition
 Written protocols for care of sick child
 Exclusion policies for serious illnesses and
contagious diseases
 Written protocol in case the CDW is sick or with
contagious diseases
 Written protocol for care of malnourished child
 Written protocol for care of children with special
needs
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AREA I:Health, Nutrition, and Safety
2. Provides Food, Nutrition and Dietary
Services
Poster of Pinggang Pinoy/Ten Kumainments
Posted Menu
Daily Feeding Attendance
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AREA I:Health, Nutrition, and Safety
3. Ensures Food and Water Safety and
Hygiene
Water potability
Clean storage area of goods/foods

4. Available Supplementary Feeding

Program
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AREA I:Health, Nutrition, and Safety
5. Implements a Clean and Safe Environment
and Injury Prevention program
No Smoking Signage
Disaster Management (Earthquake/fire Drills)
Written protocol/procedures for injuries/accidents
Availability of Basic First Aid Kit
Availability of segregated trash bins
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AREA I:Health, Nutrition, and Safety
6. Implements a Child Protection
Program
Child Protection Policy
Orientation/Seminar to parents/guardians on
Child Protection Policy, Child Abuse, VAWC
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AREA II:Physical Environment and
Safety
The Child Development Center/Learning Center
has outdoor play area and a classroom
environment that are safe and accessible to
young children, including those with special
needs with appropriate and sufficient facilities,
equipment and learning materials. The floor area
is conducive to play experiences, exploration
and learning with separate areas that are regular
used for other purposes.
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AREA II:Physical Environment and
Safety
 Outdoor play area with play equipment
 Adequate space for classroom activities
 Well lighted and ventilated
 Bulletin boards with updated content
 Clean, non-slippery and smooth floors
 Ceilings and walls are in good repair
 First aid kit
 Equipment or material for fire prevention
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AREA II:Physical Environment and
Safety
 Enough toys, musical instruments, story
books
 Arts and Crafts
 Availability of toilet (boy and girl)
 Availability of handwashing facility that can
accommodate at least 5 children at the same
time
 Defined physical arrangement
 Cleanliness of the center
AREA III:Interactions and Relationships 1
Between Staff and Children, Among Children
and Other Adults
The Child Development Center/Learning Center
has outdoor play area and a classroom
environment that are safe and accessible to
young children, including those with special
needs with appropriate and sufficient facilities,
equipment and learning materials. The floor area
is conducive to play experiences, exploration and
learning with separate areas that are regular
used for other purposes.
AREA III:Interactions and Relationships 1
Between Staff and Children, Among Children
and Other Adults
Opportunities for Peer Interaction and
Relationships
Positive Staff and Child Interactions and
Relationships
Staff interact fairly and equitably with young
children and adult.
Nurture Independence and Competence
Managed children’s behavior in a positive manner
Minutes of Meeting with the Parents/Guardians
AREA IV:Staff Qualifications, Staff 1
Development and Continuing Education

The program employs and support teaching and

non-teaching staff who possess the required
education qualifications and essential knowledge,
and imbued with desirable values. The
management provides the continuing professional
development to promote young children’s learning
and development and support family’s diverse
needs.
AREA IV:Staff Qualifications, Staff 1
Development and Continuing Education
CDWs Portfolio/Credentials
o Transcript of Records/Diploma
o Bio-data/Resume/Personal Data Sheet
o Barangay Clearance
o Good moral character
o Birth Certificate
o Medical Certificate
o Appointment
AREA IV:Staff Qualifications, Staff 1
Development and Continuing Education
Volunteer Management Policy
Availability of volunteer logbook – you provide a
logbook
Staff development for professional growth and
continuing education
Performance Appraisal
Rewards Mechanism
AREA V:Curriculum, Instruction and 1
Assessment
The Center implements a curriculum that is
anchored on the National Early Learning
Framework (NELF), and is consistent with the
Early Learning Development Standards (ELDS)
validated for Filipino children. The curriculum
manifests developmentally appropriate practices
which have a component of systematic
assessment that provides information on children’s
development and learning that is used to plan for
and modify the instructional program.
AREA V:Curriculum, Instruction and 1
Assessment
Curriculum is carefully planned and
developmentally appropriate.
Curriculum is play-based
Curriculum develops Concepts and Values in
Health and Safety, Literacy, Numeracy, Science,
Social Studies, Technology, Creative
Expressions, and Arts appreciation.
Instruction is adjustable
AREA V:Curriculum, Instruction and 1
Assessment
There is a structure that supports instruction of
young children
The daily routines are flexible but predictable
Quiet or Rest Activities
Opportunities for Self-help skills
Child and Worker/Staff ratio
 Various assessment methods are utilized
Properly administered ECCD Checklists
AREA VI:Family Involvement and Community 1
Linkages

The Center promotes harmonious family

relationships, and builds a strong collaborative
working relationship with stakeholders towards
effective delivery of programs and services.
Supportive Partnership with parents
Community Involvement to include Lakbay aral
Orientation to parents/guardians on the programs
and services of CDC
Conduct of regular PESS
Volunteer List
AREA VII:Leadership, Program Management 1
and Support
The program is efficiently and effectively
administered and managed by a qualified CDC/LC
Committee/Board/Office that focuses attention to the
needs of the young children, their parents and staff
to promote quality integrated services in health,
nutrition, early education and social services. The
Program Focal
Person/Administrator/Director/Principal provides
leadership and support to staff and families so that
young children have high quality experiences.
AREA VII:Leadership, Program Management 1
and Support
Authority to Operate- MOA
Three-year improvement plan, annual WFP
Administered by the CDC Local
Committee/Office and Supervised by the LSWDO
Monitoring Logbook
Kept and maintained Child Records Confidential
Policy on confidentiality of child’s records-
MSWDO
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Beautification of the center

4 Corners
-Health Corner
-Community Corner
-Spiritual Corner
-Arts and Crafts Corner