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Quality Rating Systems
Information on systems that are designed to rate the quality or level of a child care program, identify areas for improvement, inform consumers about levels of quality, and target technical assitance. Resources typically include information on both program standards and staff qualifications. They may also include resources on financial incentives for rating attainment or improvement.
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The Library collection contains summaries and availability information for published documents of interest to policymakers, administrators, practitioners, researchers and other members of the child care community. Links to full-text publications about child care and school-age issues are provided when available.
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| Resource Title | Description | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Bulletin Issue 32, Winter/Spring 2007 - Quality Rating Systems (PDF) | The Child Care Bulletin is published by the National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center (NCCIC) on a quarterly basis under the direction of the Child Care Bureau, Office of Family Assistance,... [view more] | TA Tools and Resources - TA Resources |
| Common Categories of QRS Quality Standards (HTML) | Common categories of State quality rating system standards, listed by order of frequency. Examples of criteria for meeting the standards are included. [view more] | TA Tools and Resources - TA Tools |
| Financial Incentives in QRS (HTML) | A profile of strategies used to provide financial incentives for quality ratings, which includes State samples and contact information. [view more] | State & Territory Information - State & Territory Policies/Initiatives TA Tools and Resources - TA Resources |
| Issues to Explore When Planning, Implementing, or Reviewing a QRS (HTML) | Questions about the options and issues to be considered during the development or revamping of a quality rating system. [view more] | TA Tools and Resources - TA Tools |
| QRS and the Impact on Quality in Early Care and School-Age Settings (HTML) | Research results and key findings from Quality Rating System evaluations in Colorado, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Data also include results of studies of tiered reimbursement systems... [view more] | Research/Statistics TA Tools and Resources - TA Resources |
| QRS Definition and Statewide Systems (HTML) | Definition of quality rating systems, common system elements, and contact information for 14 State quality rating systems [view more] | State & Territory Information - State & Territory Contacts State & Territory Information - State & Territory Policies/Initiatives TA Tools and Resources - TA Resources |
| QRS Elements (HTML) | This resource includes summaries of the five common elements around which QRS are built. Examples from State systems are included to illustrate each element. [view more] | State & Territory Information - State & Territory Policies/Initiatives |
| QRS Goals and Objectives (HTML) | Stated goals and objectives from a sample of State quality rating systems. [view more] | State & Territory Information - State & Territory Policies/Initiatives |
| QRS Implementation Guidelines (HTML) | Sample guidelines and considerations to assist in planning and implementing a quality rating system. [view more] | TA Tools and Resources - TA Tools |
| QRS in Statute (HTML) | Descriptions and Web links for State quality rating systems that have been established by State statute or the ratings are required by statute. [view more] | TA Tools and Resources - TA Resources |
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