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Programs that meet all or part of state/territory school-age quality

standards. Other. Describe: Head Start/Early Head Start, Nationally Accredited, and School District programs may enter at a Step 3. These programs create a portfolio to identify which points the entity is pursuing if the programs choose to become a Step 4 or Step 5 rated provider. There are recriprocal program quality observation agreements in some areas to reduce duplicative observations.

7.4.4 Do the state/territory's quality standards build on its licensing requirements and other regulatory requirements? Effective Date: 10/01/2018

No

Yes. If yes, check any links between the state/territory's quality standards and licensing requirements Requires that a provider meet basic licensing requirements to qualify for the base level of the QRIS. Embeds licensing into the QRIS State/territory license is a "rated" license Other. Describe: Training requirements for licensing are with an accelerated timeline are embedded in Step 2.

7.4.5 Does the state/territory provide financial incentives and other supports designed to expand the full diversity of child care options and help child care providers improve the quality of services that are provided through the QRIS Effective Date: 10/01/2018

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