Table 1.

Ten core domains of assessment in the WCI-QCUALS.

Domain	Indicators
Administration	Caregiver Schedules, Communication Between Staff at all Levels, Effectiveness in Implementation, Resource Management, Concept Management, Staff Management
Environment	Indoor/Outdoor Materials, Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Types of Spaces, Flow/Design, Accessibility
Small Groups	Numbers, Mixed Age, Gender, & Ability, Siblings, Temperament, Inclusion
Continuity of Care	Consistency of Caregiver with Child, Daily Activities, Scheduling of Caregiver, Daily Transitions, Major Transitions
Primary Care	Assignment, Documentation Journals, Birthday Celebrations, Appointments
Freedom of Movement	Flow/Center Design, Spaces Available, Activities Available, Gross Motor Options, Use of Restrictive Materials, Time Outside of Crib, Daily Schedule
Interactions between Caregiver and Child	Discipline, Eye Contact, Physical Approach, Dialog, Volume/Tone/Pitch, During Routines, During Free Play
Attachment to Caregivers	Reaction to Caregivers, Reaction to Non-Caregiver Staff, Reaction to Strangers, Child Engagement of Caregiver
Health and Hygiene	Water, Food Preparation, Cleanliness of Indoor/Outdoor Environment, Staff Training, Health & Hygiene Policies, Preventative Health Care, Illness and Disease Management
Safety and Security	Disaster Preparedness, Safety Policies, Staff Training, Toys, Environment, Confidentiality, Security