Toolkit

A guide for incorporating culturally competent practices into state child care quality rating and improvement systems.

The QRIS Cost Estimation Model is a web-based tool that can help users project QRIS costs and allows users to generate multiple reports that compare the cost of a pilot, phased-in approach, or fully implemented QRIS. The model requires users to enter assumptions (e.g., projected participation rates, number of QRIS levels, and provider incentives), and can illustrate how different elements impact cost.

The QRIS Resource Guide is intended as a tool for States and communities to explore key issues and decision points during the planning and implementation of a quality rating and improvement system (QRIS).[1] The Guide is divided into eight sections. Each section contains a set of questions, with guidance for addressing the questions, for States to consider and discuss when planning, implementing, or revising a QRIS.

QRISResourceGuide.pdf

A toolkit designed to assist implementers in understanding and advocating for a systems-building approach to improving the quality of early childhood programs. The Toolkit contains a description of the function of QRIS and worksheets for planning a QRIS, including financing, rating tiers, program and provider supports, and discusses the role of NAEYC accreditation.

A discussion of how to build a QRIS that considers and honors the cultures of providers, children and families.

This report by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) describes the NAEYC Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) Toolkit, which was developed to provide assistance in understanding and advocating for a systems-building approach to improving the quality of early childhood programs at the State and local levels.

This Technical Assistance Self-Assessment Workbook was developed to assist Tribal child care administrators and providers in assessing their unique situations and technical assistance needs. The workbook includes the following sections: (1) policies/practices/caregiver training, (2) building and premises, and (3) infection control. In each section, there are subsections and minimum standards. Next to each standard is a place for individuals to share their concrete experiences and technical assistance needs.

Report.pdf