Step Up to Quality
A voluntary, 3-star rating systemGoals: To improve the quality of early care and education settings in order
to support children’s optimal development and learning. To provide parents with
an easy to use tool to assist in selecting quality early care and education
programs for their children.
All programs licensed by Ohio Department of Jobs & Family services are eligible
to participate.
Step Up to Quality :
* recognizes programs that meet quality benchmarks over and above licensing
standards.
*steps are based on national research that leads to improved outcomes for
children.
*recognizes programs committed to achieving higher standards through annual
quality achievement awards and access to T.E.A.C.H. scholarships
Step Up To Quality Benchmarks Indicators, Parent Fact Sheets, Application and More information
Training calendar of approved Step Up to Quality trainings
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