In September, the authors of the School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS-U) added additional notes for clarification to 23 items in the scale. These notes were added to bring the scale more in line with the infant/toddler and preschool scales by adding emphasis on staff/child interactions with materials, language and math items, and actual observations rather than interviews. Because of the number of changes, the Raters will not begin using these notes in rating visits until 02/24/2025 allowing time for you to review them and connect with your Quality Coach for guidance. The official notes can be found here. In addition, you may find this tipsheet helpful.
What difference does quality make?
- Better parent-child relationships
- Improved thinking skills
- Better attention skills
- Enhanced academic performance
- Better relationship with peers
- Greater chance of finishing school and attending college
Quality Regulations
Click for Regulation 270 – Kentucky All STARS quality-based graduated early childhood rating system for licensed child-care centers and certified family child-care homes. Regulations are overseen by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care.
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