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In 2021, 44 QIS included indicators for centers and 43 included indicators for FCCs. About half include infant and toddler curriculum indicators for centers (26 QIS) and FCCs (24 QIS). For centers, the most common approved curricula for infants and toddlers were the High Scope Infant/Toddler Curriculum (7 QIS), Montessori (6 QIS), and Program for Infants and Toddlers (PITC; 4 QIS). For FCCs, the most common approved curricula for infants and toddlers were the Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care (7 QIS), the High Scope Infant/Toddler Curriculum (6 QIS), and self-developed curricula (6 QIS). Most QIS indicated using curricula other than what was listed (20 QIS).

Twenty-nine QIS include developmental screening indicators for infants and toddlers for centers. The most common approved infant and toddler developmental screening tools for centers were the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (12 QIS) and the Brigance Screens (5 QIS). Six QIS require the use of a valid and reliable developmental or behavioral screening tool. Many QIS indicated using developmental screening tools other than what was listed (23 QIS), such as annual developmental screenings or the Developmental Assessment of Young Children. 

Twenty-six QIS include developmental screening indicators for infants and toddlers for FCCs. The most common approved infant and toddler developmental screening tools were the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (10 QIS) and the Brigance Screens (5 QIS). Six QIS required the use of a valid and reliable developmental or behavioral screening tool. Again, many QIS indicated using developmental screening tools other than what was listed (19 QIS).

The chart below shows the number of QIS that use each type of infant/toddler curriculum for centers and FCCs. Hover over each bar to see more details.