Checklist for Quality Rating 3 Open Printable ChecklistLicensing & Compliance (LIC)Licensing (LIC 1.3) Learn more: Valid License Compliance (LIC 2.3) Learn more: Inspection reports within past 12 months Enforcement (LIC 3.3) Learn more: Inspection reports within past 12 months Staff Qualifications & Professional Development (STF)Education / Experience (STF 1.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Lead Staff Credential Certificates Accreditation & Rating Scales (ACR)Accreditation (ACR 1.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Accreditation Interview Verification Form Program Assessment (ACR 2.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Summary Score Sheet(s) from Self-Assessment Program Improvement Plan (ACR 3.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Program Improvement Plan (PIP) & Process Statement Build-A-Statement: Program Improvement Process Statement Developmentally Appropriate Learning & Practice (DAP)Environment (DAP 1.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Philosophy Statement & Daily Schedule Build-A-Statement: Philosophy Statement Learning Materials (DAP 2.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Selection & Use of Materials Statement Build-A-Statement: Learning Materials Positive Guidance (DAP 3.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Positive Behavioral Practices Policy Build-A-Policy: Positive Behavioral Practices Curriculum (DAP 4.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Curriculum Statement Build-A-Statement: Curriculum Planning (DAP 5.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Lesson Planning Process Statement Build-A-Statement: Lesson Planning Process Implementation (DAP 6.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Daily Schedule & Recent Lesson Plan Screen Time (DAP 7.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Screen Time Policy Build-A-Policy: Screen Time Developmental Screening (DAP 8.3) Learn more: Developmental Screening Developmental Progress (DAP 9.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Observation & Assessment Practices Statement & Sample Assessment Tools Build-A-Statement: Ongoing Observation & Assessment Practices Administrative Policies & Practices (ADM)Information & Policies (ADM 1.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Family Handbook, Written Agreement, or Contract Build-A-Statement: Philosophy Statement & Policies CACFP (ADM 3.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Participation Verification (MSDE) or Ineligibility / Non-Participation Form Nutritious Meals & Snacks (ADM 4.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Nutrition Policy & Recent Weekly Menu Build-A-Policy: Nutrition Family Engagement (ADM 5.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Examples of Family Engagement Opportunities Family Conferences (ADM 6.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Conference Schedule & Informing Families Statement Build-A-Statement: Family Conferences IFSP / IEP (ADM 7.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Enrollment / Intake Documents Staff Meetings (ADM 8.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Meeting Schedule, Meeting Agenda, Sign-in Sheet Performance Evaluations (ADM 9.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Performance Evaluation Schedule & Performance Evaluation Tool Staff Policies & Handbook (ADM 10.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Staff Handbook Build-A-Policy: Staff Policies Handbook Salary & Benefits (ADM 12.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Current Salary Scale & Employee Benefits Description Community Resources (ADM 13.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Community Resources Statement Build-A-Statement: Community Resources Transition Plan (ADM 15.3) Step-by-Step Guide: Transition Plans Statement Build-A-Statement: Transition Plans QR3 Tabs