STARS, QRIS or Whatever It's Called In Your State

[Unregistered]

see questions above

Sorry, that's hard to read. I capitalized my questions, but it didn't work.

[Blackcat31]

I haven't heard of the tax break yet, but I could see that taking place here as well to force clients into licensed/QRIS participant daycares...another way for powers that be to govern/control FCC. I feel this is the underlying issue anyway...CONTROL!

I have a ton of info about the tax incentive for parents but can't find where I stored it all....! Anyways, I just googled tax incentive for parents and QRIS and this is a sampling of what comes up:

The director from Maine highlighted the fact that parents using highly rated care receive double the standard amount for the state’s child care tax credit.

http://www.nwlc.org/our-blog/child-care-center-directors-speak-about-quality-rating-and-improvement-systems

Financing Incentives and Compensation
encourage programs and providers/educators to
pursue higher levels of quality. Incentives include
grants, scholarships, tiered reimbursement for child
care subsidy, tax credits and wage supplements

http://www.naccrra.org/sites/default/files/default_site_pages/2013/qris_071013.pdf

Families are eligible for a higher state child and dependent care tax credit (DCTC) based on the star-rating of the program in which they enroll their child(ren). The family tax credit increases the amount of Louisiana’s existing DCTC for children under six. The credit is aligned with the Star rating of the program. The increase ranges from 50% for a 2 star program, up to 200% for a 5 star program. Annual maximum amounts range from $575 to $3,150. 5

http://www.qrisnetwork.org/sites/all/files/resources/gscobb/2012-05-24%2015:13/Approaches%20to%20Financial%20Incentives%20in%20QRIS.pdf

Families with a child under 6 who is enrolled in a child care program that participates in Quality Start will be eligible for a refundable tax credit based on the star rating of the program. The value of the credit increases with higher ratings.

http://www.newamerica.net/blog/early-ed-watch/2009/tax-credits-linked-qris-new-strategy-promote-quality-early-care-and-education-12

[Blackcat31]

see questions above

MN is still in the process of expanding PA

So far some counties are done, some are just being introduced and others haven't even gotten info yet.

[Annalee]

I have a ton of info about the tax incentive for parents but can't find where I stored it all....! Anyways, I just googled tax incentive for parents and QRIS and this is a sampling of what comes up:

The director from Maine highlighted the fact that parents using highly rated care receive double the standard amount for the state’s child care tax credit.

http://www.nwlc.org/our-blog/child-care-center-directors-speak-about-quality-rating-and-improvement-systems

Financing Incentives and Compensation
encourage programs and providers/educators to
pursue higher levels of quality. Incentives include
grants, scholarships, tiered reimbursement for child
care subsidy, tax credits and wage supplements

http://www.naccrra.org/sites/default/files/default_site_pages/2013/qris_071013.pdf

Families are eligible for a higher state child and dependent care tax credit (DCTC) based on the star-rating of the program in which they enroll their child(ren). The family tax credit increases the amount of Louisiana’s existing DCTC for children under six. The credit is aligned with the Star rating of the program. The increase ranges from 50% for a 2 star program, up to 200% for a 5 star program. Annual maximum amounts range from $575 to $3,150. 5

http://www.qrisnetwork.org/sites/all/files/resources/gscobb/2012-05-24%2015:13/Approaches%20to%20Financial%20Incentives%20in%20QRIS.pdf

Families with a child under 6 who is enrolled in a child care program that participates in Quality Start will be eligible for a refundable tax credit based on the star rating of the program. The value of the credit increases with higher ratings.
http://www.newamerica.net/blog/early...d-education-12

Wow! Thanks! There is some national agenda behind all of this.....anxious to see how it all plays out!

[Blackcat31]

Wow! Thanks! There is some national agenda behind all of this.....anxious to see how it all plays out!

Yes there is definitely a goal in mind.

This site has some fantastic info for all states.

Just choose your state, leave the "state resource type" option blank, click APPLY and you will see the profile for your state.

I've read almost every state's profile. I know MORE about QRIS than I want to and mark my words...by 2018 ALL states will be FULLY participating.

http://qrisnetwork.org/state-qris-resources

[Annalee]

Yes there is definitely a goal in mind.

This site has some fantastic info for all states.

Just choose your state, leave the "state resource type" option blank, click APPLY and you will see the profile for your state.

I've read almost every state's profile. I know MORE about QRIS than I want to and mark my words...by 2018 ALL states will be FULLY participating.

http://qrisnetwork.org/state-qris-resources

Oh my goodness! That IS a lot of info! I have seen TN info before but plan to check the other states! Thanks!

[LysesKids]

Here, we can still take state subsidized children if we don't participate, but if we do participate, we get more per child.

It's the same here in TN; I can take subsidy as a license exempt but I would get more as a licensed provider. I can get on food program too - oh yeah, just did that today The mandatory part is why i won't get licensed here... where I came from it was optional