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In this episode, Erica Saccoccio discusses the ECHRs 3 (Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale) and how it can transform childcare centers. She highlights the importance of using the ECHRs to assess program quality and create action plans for improvement. Erica also explains the key changes in the ECHRs 3, including a stronger focus on teacher interactions, refined scoring for handwashing, the incorporation of nap time under the health subscale, and the expansion of language and literacy subscales. She emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the ECHRs and its ability to provide a concrete framework for program improvement.

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