Providers & Educators

Great Start to Quality offers a variety of resources for all programs and child care providers. These resources range from direct assistance from a Great Start to Quality Resource Center to documents that will help you better understand Great Start to Quality.

The local Great Start to Quality Resource Centers offer:

Access to various tools and resources for your program.
A lending library with different types of learning materials.
Support with the Great Start to Quality rating process.

Resources for programs and providers include:

Documents to help you understand and navigate the rating process.
General information about Great Start to Quality.
Opportunities to find professional development trainings that meet your needs.

Online Resources on Early Childhood Care and Education

Online Resources on Early Childhood Care and Education

69.83 KB PDF file

A list of online resources for early childhood education and care.

Out-Of-School Time Design Team Flyer

Out-Of-School Time Design Team Flyer

125.81 KB PDF file

Out-of-School Time Self-Assessment Survey Tracking Sheet Thumbnail

Out-of-School Time Self-Assessment Survey Tracking Sheet

617.21 KB PDF file

This tool can be used to track the indicators you select in the Self-Assessment Survey.

Participation Bonus FAQs

Participation Bonus FAQs

363.31 KB PDF file

Frequently asked questions about the Participation Bonuses.

Potential Warning Signs of Homelessness

Potential Warning Signs of Homelessness

95.52 KB PDF file

A document to reference for potential warning signs of homelessness.

Example of Training Certificate

Professional Development Training Certificate Example

446.93 KB PDF file

An example of the certificate you receive after completing a professional development training through Great Start to Quality.

Program Quality Indicators Guidance Document for Centers

Program Quality Indicator Guidance Document for Centers

1.42 MB PDF file

A guidance document to help you understand the indicators on the Self-Assessment Survey for Child Care Centers.

Program Quality Indicator Guidance Document for Family/Group Homes with Assistants

Program Quality Indicator Guidance Document for Family/Group Homes with Assistants

1.44 MB PDF file

A guidance document to help you understand the indicators on the Self-Assessment Survey for Family/Group Homes with Assistants.

Program Quality Indicator Guidance Document for Family/Group Homes without Assistants

Program Quality Indicator Guidance Document for Family/Group Homes without Assistants

550.92 KB PDF file

A guidance document to help you understand the indicators on the Self-Assessment Survey for Family/Group Homes without Assistants.

Great Start to Quality Program Quality Indicators Scoring Document

Program Quality Indicators

351.92 KB PDF file

The program quality indicators on each Self-Assessment Survey along with the possible points for each section and indicator.