Empowering parents and providers with clear, research-based standards for early childhood education in home settings.

Ensure your child receives the care they deserve – right from the start.

Our Quality Indicators for Child Care Homes Rating System helps families identify high quality early learning environments in licensed or registered home settings. This indicator system goes beyond basic licensing to evaluate what truly matters: education, experience, business practices, and child development outcomes.

Key Benefits:

• Clear, easy-to-understand ratings: Excellent, Good, or Minimal
• Prioritizes early childhood education over basic supervision
• Encourages certified ECE training and professional development
• Promotes family engagement and school readiness
• Supports equity and access to quality care across communities

Step-by-Step Methodology for Quality Ratings

Our proven process ensures transparency and consistency:

• Initial Assessment – Providers submit documentation and complete a self-evaluation.
• Evaluation & Research – Our team reviews credentials, practices, and outcomes.
• Final Review & Rating – Providers receive a rating of Excellent, Good, or Minimal, along with improvement recommendations.

Quality Assurance You Can Count On

We maintain the highest standards through:

• Regular updates to our indicators based on research
• Alignment with state and national ECE guidelines
• Ongoing support for providers to improve and grow