This is a voluntary program. All licensed and registered child care programs are eligible to be evaluated as part of the project. During the first year, twenty child care providers/programs will be selected to participate in an intensive mentoring program that will provide support to programs striving for the four and five star quality level. The intent is to continually add to the program to include more provider services as funding is available.

Did you know? Children who attend quality, early care and education programs do better in school and have a better chance of having long-term academic success!

Any provider can complete the self assessment to be evaluated for the first three of five stars. This involves reviewing the elements of the child care program that are related to business practices and policies of operation within the program.

Any provider evaluated at a one, two or three star rating is eligible to apply to participate in the QRIS Mentoring program. Those who are selected to participate will receive an initial assessment utilizing the Program Quality Assessment (PQA), be matched with an early childhood specialist who will provide mentoring and coaching through the improvement process, and work to implement the program's unique quality improvement plan.