Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Child Care

So, I have been looking into some other centers that have dealt or are dealing with Keystone Stars and I have learned that location is a prime factor in their ratings and how they evaluate certain centers. Funding for that area is also  something that I have found to be a factor as well. I also found that little things like washing hands and washing tables and the basic steps to cleanliness in the classrooms are not a big issue with some Keystone Star Representatives, when they come out to visit the childcare centers.

If your interested in what Keystone Stars is all about here is some information that you may find interesting.

 
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Keystone STARS

Keystone STARS - Improving the quality through:
  • Standards
  • Training/Professional Development
  • Assistance,
  • Resources and
  • Support
Keystone STARS is an initiative of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to improve, support, and recognize the continuous quality improvement efforts of early learning programs in Pennsylvania.
The Keystone STARS Performance Standards provide the foundation for the program.  The Performance Standards are grouped into four levels:
STAR 1, STAR 2, STAR 3, and STAR 4.
Each level builds on the previous level and utilizes research-based best practices to promote quality early learning environments and positive child outcomes. The standards address staff qualifications and professional development, the early learning program, partnerships with family and community, and leadership and management.
Keystone STARS is managed through a partnership of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and the Pennsylvania and Regional Keys.

SEARCH FOR STARS FACILITIES

Click here to find a STARS facility near you.

2011-2012 STARS performance standards

family child care homes

On an ongoing basis, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), along with its stakeholders, reviews the Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers, Group Homes and Family Child Care Homes.  This is in an effort to recognize the progress made by the field, to align the standards with new or revised program initiatives and to encourage more movement towards continuous quality improvement.
The revisions to the 2011-12 STARS Performance Standards for Family Child Care Homes will be in effect beginning July 1, 2011. For a detailed discussion regarding the changes to the Performance Standards, you are encouraged to contact your Regional Key.

Centers and group Homes

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  1. cheriecrosbyFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Agreed. I have seen inconsistencies in quality in Stars programs. Location of center and funding are some of the primary reasons for inconsistencies. Also, I think we are still working elevating our field in terms of professionalism as well.

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    1. Tanya Beautifulisme=)February 28, 2013 at 4:10 AM

      Thank you for your feedback Ms. Crosby. I believe that the Keystone Stars is a wonderful program. But like everything else un the world needs some tweeting: -)

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