Quality Rating 3: Program Improvement Plan
Requirements
Let’s look at the requirements for Accreditation & Rating Scales: Program Improvement Plan: ACR 3.3.
Review the requirements for your program type.
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Child Care Center
ACR 3.3: Program Improvement Plan
Program has developed a process for continuous quality improvement informed by: The Maryland EXCELS Self-Assessment(s) or Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®); School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale® (SACERS™), for a school-age classroom/designated space; school-age goals and objectives; and program priorities.
Note: ACR 2 must be rated Met at a level 3 or above in order for ACR 3 to be reviewed.
Documentation to submit: Program Improvement Plan (PIP) and Statement of the Process of Program Improvement
Family Child Care
ACR 3.3: Program Improvement Plan
Program has developed a process for continuous quality improvement, informed by the Maryland EXCELS Self-Assessment(s), school readiness goals and objectives, and program priorities.
Note: ACR 2 must be rated Met at a level 3 or above in order for ACR 3 to be reviewed.
Documentation to submit: Program Improvement Plan (PIP) and Statement of the Process of Program Improvement
School-Age Only
ACR 3.3: Program Improvement Plan
Process for continuous quality improvement developed, informed by SACERS™ assessment and program priorities and goals.
Documentation to submit: Program Improvement Plan (PIP) and Statement of the Process of Program Improvement