Explanation of Star Ratings

Explanation of Star Ratings

What is a "Star Rated License"?

The star rated license is a voluntary licensing system where your program can earn points in three different areas:

• Program Standards
• Staff Education
• Compliance History with Child Care Regulations

If your program is meeting higher standards, you can receive credit for doing this.
http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/providers/pv_sn2_ov_sr.asp

Why "Star Rated Licenses"?

http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/providers/pv_sn2_ov_sr.asp

How Are Points Earned?

When you apply for a star rated license a child care consultant will visit your program and evaluate each of the three components:

1. Program Standards
2. Compliance History
3. Education Standards

You will receive one point for meeting minimum requirements. To earn more than one point, you will have to meet higher voluntary standards.

For more information on how points are earned please visit:
http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/providers/pv_sn2_hpae.asp

How Do Points Determine Star Ratings?

http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/providers/pv_sn2_hpae.asp

Increasing Your Star Rating

Once you have received a star rated license, you may decide that you want to try and increase your star rating. If you have a one star rated license, you can apply for a 2-5 star rated license at any time. If you have a 2-5 star rated license, you can reapply for a higher rating after six months.

What are some of the things that you can do to earn more points?

http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/providers/pv_sn2_isr.asp

Star Rated License FAQs

http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/providers/pv_sn2_srlfaq.asp

Information retrieved from www.ncchildcare.net