Our Program has been awarded a 4 STAR PROGRAM
Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) help families identify high quality child care programs. Quality ratings are an important indicator of child care quality.
A child care QRIS uses symbols such as stars or levels to rate a provider’s quality. Quality standards are used to evaluate and rate child care programs. Providers earn higher quality ratings as they meet more standards. These quality standards often include or build from the state licensing health and safety requirements. Many states also include standards specific to infants and toddlers as part of the QRIS.
A QRIS also helps child care providers improve the quality of their care. QRIS programs guide step-by-step quality improvements. Providers participating in the QRIS often receive additional training and coaching to help them increase the quality of their care.
All STARS Level 4
The following standards are required for Level 4 providers:
All required standards as outlined for Level 2
Participate in an environmental observation on a valid and reliable tool. A minimum score of 4.0 must be achieved for all rated classrooms.
In addition to the required standards, providers can select from the Standards of Quality and Domains to compile 31-40 points required to complete the Level 4 quality rating:
8 points from Classroom and Instructional Quality domain
2 points from Family and Community Engagement domain
2 points from Staff Qualifications and Professional Development domain
2 points from Administrative and Leadership Practices domain
At least 17 points from any domain
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Click below for more information on the STARS Program:
https://chfs.ky.gov/dcbs/dcc/stars/
