QR3 Information and Policies Next Steps

• QR3 Information and Policies Overview
• QR3 Information and Policies Requirements
• QR3 Information and Policies Instructions
• QR3 Information and Policies Next Steps

Check your policies one more time as you prepare to upload it to the Maryland EXCELS System.

Remember, your written document may be a family handbook, written agreement or contract.

Step 1: Check your document

Your documentation should include:

• Your program’s mission and/or philosophy statement
• Your program’s policies and practices for:
  • Health and safety
  • Positive behavior practices
  • Tuition/Enrollment
  • Inclusion of children with special needs, including children with special health care needs and disabilities

Step 2: Save your document

Use a file name you can find easily when you upload it to the system (example: family-handbook.docx).

Use any one of these formats:

• Typed electronic version of your family handbook, written agreement or contract (examples: Microsoft Word, PDF)
• Scanned versions of your family handbook, written agreement or contract (examples: PDF, PNG, JPG)
• Digital image of your family handbook, written agreement or contract (examples: JPG, PNG, PDF)

Step 3: Upload your document (ADM 1.3)

Log into the Maryland EXCELS System to upload your family handbook, written agreement or contract.