Key Indicators of Quality for Afterschool Programs


Please see the links below for resources on finding high quality afterschool programs.


After-School Programs: Good for Kids, Good for Communities:  Research-Based Indicators of Quality After-School Programs,
published by Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

 

Selecting a Quality After-school Program for Your Child,
published by ChildCareAware

 

A Guide to Choosing an After-School Program,
by Wendy Schwartz, KidSource Online

 

Parent Checklist for Childcare,
by Dorothy Labensohn, National Network for Child Care

 

Action Kit,
published by the Afterschool Alliance

 

After-school Programs,
published by the Yale WorkLife Program

DISCLAIMER: New Jersey After 3 (NJA3) and Public Services Enterprise Group (PSEG) do not endorse or recommend any programs or organizations listed in this directory.  The responsibility for providing and maintaining accurate directory listings rests with the afterschool providers.  Although the directory displays programs’ licensing and accreditation status, this information is self-reported by afterschool providers.  Families are encouraged to check with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families Office of Licensing for the most current list of licensed programs and to visit programs to look for key indicators of quality.

 

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