There are a number of advantages to participating in your state QRIS program: By participating you have the opportunity to demonstrate the high quality of Montessori programs. If Montessori programs are unranked, or automatically ranked … Continued
Teacher/student ratios: Many QRIS programs limit group sizes and adult/child ratios, tied to the state’s child-care licensing rules or NAEYC accreditation standards. In states where programs already feel challenged by their state’s licensing rules, tying … Continued
Childcare licensing requirements set a minimum baseline of health, safety, and quality standards, which theoretically prevent programs that are developmentally or physically harmful to children from operating. Licensing rules regulate many facets of program operations, … Continued
Quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS) seek to define quality in early childhood settings, support programs in increasing their quality, and rate programs so parents can better understand varying levels of quality when selecting a … Continued
The answer depends on your state. Child-care programs are either licensed through the state education agency, the state-level Department of Health and Human Services, or another state level department. In most states the licensing body … Continued