Quality star programs

Learn More. Find Out How. Find a Program. Featured Resources. For Providers See all resources. These agencies can receive a rating of one, two or three stars. An agency must be open for one year before it is eligible to receive stars. Skip to Main Content. Go to TN. Print This Page. Go to Search. QRIS participants are rated. All participating programs receive quality improvement supports based on this matrix.

Programs that participate in QRIS are rated using the matrix. These ratings help programs set quality improvement goals around key areas. Here are the seven areas of quality that Quality Start supports:. How a program uses assessments to better understand the learning needs of its children and then plans appropriate learning experiences.

Whether the program ensures that all children receive annual health and developmental screenings, and provides referrals for follow up if necessary. The ratio of adults to children, as well as the total number of children in the classroom. Looks at the health and safety, materials, classroom, and class schedule. The ERS assessment is conducted by a trained, independent assessor.