Quality Rating 3

Stretch your program in every direction and reveal its high quality to others!

Quality Rating 3 broadens the range of opportunities to demonstrate your program’s commitment to high standards in areas such as family engagement, environment, and administrative practices. At this level, quality practices are highlighted through multiple opportunities for families to connect your program and the community, program improvement plans, and transition plans you develop for children and families.

The menu above allows you to access helpful information and tools by individual quality rating levels. The checklist below provides a snapshot view of Quality Rating 3 across all content areas.

Checklist for Quality Rating 3

Checklist for Quality Rating 3

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Licensing & Compliance (LIC)

Licensing (LIC 1.3)

Compliance (LIC 2.3)

Enforcement (LIC 3.3)

Staff Qualifications & Professional Development (STF)

Education / Experience (STF 1.3)

Accreditation & Rating Scales (ACR)

Accreditation (ACR 1.3)

Program Assessment (ACR 2.3)

Program Improvement Plan (ACR 3.3)

Developmentally Appropriate Learning & Practice (DAP)

Environment (DAP 1.3)

Learning Materials (DAP 2.3)

Positive Guidance (DAP 3.3)

Curriculum (DAP 4.3)

Planning (DAP 5.3)

Implementation (DAP 6.3)

Screen Time (DAP 7.3)

Developmental Screening (DAP 8.3)

Developmental Progress (DAP 9.3)

Administrative Policies & Practices (ADM)

Information & Policies (ADM 1.3)

CACFP (ADM 3.3)

Nutritious Meals & Snacks (ADM 4.3)

Family Engagement (ADM 5.3)

Family Conferences (ADM 6.3)

IFSP / IEP (ADM 7.3)

Staff Meetings (ADM 8.3)

Performance Evaluations (ADM 9.3)

Staff Policies & Handbook (ADM 10.3)

Salary & Benefits (ADM 12.3)

Community Resources (ADM 13.3)

Transition Plan (ADM 15.3)

Checklist for Quality Rating 3

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Licensing & Compliance (LIC) for School-Age Only

Licensing (LIC 1.3)

Compliance (LIC 2.3)

Enforcement (LIC 3.3)

Staff Qualifications & Professional Development (STF) for School-Age Only

Education / Experience (STF 1.3)

Accreditation & Rating Scales (ACR) for School-Age Only

Accreditation (ACR 1.3)

Program Assessment (ACR 2.3)

Program Improvement Plan (ACR 3.3)

Developmentally Appropriate Learning & Practice (DAP) for School-Age Only

Environment (DAP 1.3)

Learning Materials (DAP 2.3)

Positive Guidance (DAP 3.3)

Planning (DAP 4.3)

Implementation (DAP 5.3)

Screen Time (DAP 6.3)

Administrative Policies & Practices (ADM) for School-Age Only

Information & Policies (ADM 1.3)

CACFP (ADM 3.3)

Nutritious Meals & Snacks (ADM 4.3)

Family Engagement (ADM 5.3)

Family Communication (ADM 6.3)

IFSP / IEP (ADM 7.3)

Staff Meetings (ADM 8.3)

Performance Evaluations (ADM 9.3)

Staff Policies & Handbook (ADM 10.3)

Salary & Benefits (ADM 12.3)

Community Resources (ADM 13.3)

Transition Plan (ADM 15.3)