They're hosting 5 public forums around the state during July, asking how to make child care affordable and available to everyone, and addressing the issues...
I started the training last year,then family issues came up and I stopped, while I was going to the classes,I just felt after doing this for 20 yrs, only...
I am in Michigan and have an in-home family daycare licensed for 6. I recently received an email about completing my Stars rating. If I did so, I would...
Happy New Year my fellow providers, Do you guys have any luck advertising on facebook, also anyone doing the rating system program,I was going to give...
There have been a lot of changes in child care in the 30 years or so and I'm wondering about what exactly they are from the viewpoint of a provider. ...
I am a family childcare provider in Washington State where we have just been introduced to Early Achievers which is our Quality Rating and Improvement...
Some of you may have known this but I found out that all states are doing the stars program except one-Missouri. There legeslation voted it down! I so...
Oh, the joy I feel right now! With participation in our Stars Program, comes a 4-5 hour ECCERS assessment. Not fun! Every January and February I spend...
When I was in college I took a class about assessment and evaluation in EC. In this class we were trained to use the ECERS, ITERS, and the FCCERS. Now,...
Been awhile since I have been able to get on much been so crazy busy but got my new license, heres hoping it brings me my final two kiddos soon!!!hap...
My center participates in a quality improvement program that awards stars. The first year we participated, we only earned 3 out of 5 stars. We worked...
First I would like to start off with that I love doing daycare, I love the kids, I love to keep busy. I provide lots of activities, outside time, I have...
The thread about closed in vs open spaces inspired this new thread. How many of you all use the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale? It is a great...
It is being piloted in my state and hasn't come to our area YET. I am worried about meeting the standards because they aren't releasing the criteria...
Does anyone ask for a review from the potential families after you meet them and have an interview? I think it would be beneficial to me if their is...