How does QRS work? What must a program/provider do to be eligible?
QRS offers progressive levels which providers can achieve depending on the type of care they provide. Specific quality criteria must be met to achieve a level. Once a child care provider has met the required criteria for a level, they will be recognized for their achievement and receive a quality add-on rate to the CCAP standard daily reimbursement rate. For license-exempt family child care, there are three progressive Training Tiers to achieve. Approved training includes the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Level 1 Credential modules covering health, safety, child development and much more. Once a provider completes a training tier, they will receive a training award certificate and a quality add-on to the standard daily CCAP rate of 10%, 15%, or 20% (depending on which tier has been completed). For licensed providers, there are four progressive Star Levels to achieve. There are specific trainings that must be completed for any Level. For most applicants, an independent assessor will
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