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Yes. If yes, check all that apply One time grants, awards, or bonuses. Ongoing or periodic quality stipends Higher subsidy payments Training or technical assistance related to QRIS. Coaching/mentoring. Scholarships, bonuses, or increased compensation for degrees/certificates Materials and supplies Priority access for other grants or programs Tax credits (providers or parents) Payment of fees (e.g., licensing, accreditation) Other Describe:

7.4.6 Describe the measureable indicators of progress relevant to this use of funds that the state/territory will use to evaluate its progress in improving the quality of child care programs and services within the state/territory and the data on the extent to which the state or territory has met these measures Nebraska will track the number of programs in Step Up to Quality as well as the percentage of licensed child care programs at Steps 3, 4 and 5.

Effective Date: 10/01/2018

7.5 Improving the Supply and Quality of Child Care Programs and Services for Infants and Toddlers

Lead Agencies are encouraged to use the needs assessment to systematically review and improve the overall quality of care that infants and toddlers receive, the systems in place or needed to support and enhance the quality of infant and toddler providers, the capacity of the Nebraska Page 282 of 314