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Pasco & Hernando’s
Quality Rating Improvement System
2019-2020
PROVIDER MANUAL
Early Learning Coalition of Pasco & Hernando Counties, Inc.
15506 County Line Road, Suite 104
Spring Hill, FL 34610
727-233-8291
www.phelc.org
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction:
Welcome Page 3
Sunshine Stars—Pasco Hernando’s Quality Rating Improvement System Page 4
Vision, Mission, Goals, and Expectations Page 5
Quality Standards and Rating Process Page 6
The Process
Eligibility and Benefits Page 7
Applications and Calculation Page 8
Assessment Tools
Assessment Tools for Center-Based Providers Page 9
Assessment Tool Summary for Center-Based Providers Page 10
Assessment Tools for Family Child Care Homes Page 11
Assessment Tools Summary for Family Child Care Homes Page 12
Stipulations
Stipulations, Limitations and Fraud Page 13
Reapplication Process
Renewal Process Page 14
Appendix
Verifications- Center Based Programs Page 15
Verifications – Family Child Care Homes Page 17
Application Page 19
Quality Improvement Plan Contract Page 20
Questions or concerns please contact Lead Sunshine Stars Provider Specialist,
Katie Leslie at 727-233-8291 or email k.leslie@phelc.org.
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 2
Board of Directors Dear Distinguished Provider,
Amy Anderson, MD The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. is ready to
Pasco-Hernando State College
commence its fifth year of our Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) called
Bimal Bhojani
Provider Representative
“Sunshine Stars.”
Pasco County
Lynn Hollingsworth We are excited about expanding this opportunity to you and your families, as Sunshine
Exceptional Student Education-Pasco Stars will help you provide a higher quality and more consistent program of care for the
Colleen Kenney young children you serve. Sunshine Stars is open to all legally operating programs who
Faith-Based Provider Representative
Hernando County are contracted with the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc.
Lisa Campos
Private Sector Tampa Bay Times published a feature article on our Sunshine Stars program in August
Kathleen Casper 2016 titled, “Sunshine Stars has doubled in participation from both parents and
Community At Large - Pasco
providers since its debut.” “Four and Five Star Centers have seen a spike in enrollment
Gus Guadagnino
Private Sector
as more parents are gravitating to these quality initiative programs.” During the past
year we have seen a uptick, with more participating providers in this program.
Adam Horn
Private Sector
Patrick McHugh, Interim Chair
The priorities of Sunshine Stars is continuous improvement and consumer awareness of
Private Sector quality early childhood programs in our communities. This will be accomplished
David Meglay through your participation in Sunshine Stars and the rating you achieve. Throughout
Private Sector
your tenure with Sunshine Stars, your program will continue to grow and develop with
Robin Napier
Hernando County Health Department Quality Improvement Training and coaching from our credentialed and dedicated
Angela Porterfield
professionals.
Head Start Director- Pasco
Neil Thompson
Our goal is for all contracted centers and family child care homes to become high
Private Sector quality models for all of our providers throughout the state of Florida.
Kimberly Harrison
Community at Large Best wishes,
Mary Beth Wehnes
Department of Children and Families
Jessica Weightman
Pasco-Hernando Workforce Board
Steve Knobl, Ph. D.
Mike Wells
Pasco County Board of Executive Director
Commissioners
Maryam Belavilas, MD
Steve Knobl, Ph. D
Executive Director
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 3
Sunshine Stars – Pasco Hernando’s Quality Rating Improvement System
Sunshine Stars is a voluntary rating system that reviews early learning programs according to
clearly defined, high quality standards. Sunshine Stars utilizes a five (5) star rating system that
evaluates and offers support and training to assist providers in reaching their goals. Sunshine Stars
is a Quality Rating Improvement System for all providers contracted with the Early Learning
Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties.
Sunshine Stars will assist willing providers by offering a comprehensive system of rating and
support for quality improvement that will help create high quality early learning programs. The
support in quality improvement is critical to addressing your program’s strengths and needs in
order to improve the quality of care and education being offered to the children enrolled in your
programs.
The Quality Rating Improvement System is designed to benefit:
Children
Providers
Practitioners
Parents
Caregivers
The rating can be a useful tool for providers, as well as for families who are deciding where to
enroll their children in care. Once your program has earned its stars, this information may be posted
on your website and published in your newsletter to parents. The Coalition will also provide
information on star rated providers to parents who are seeking this information through the
Resource & Referral process, as well as post star ratings on our website and social media pages.
Star Rating Points
Meets requirement which exceed health and safety
requirements and meets majority of the quality standards of 5 stars
program personnel, program content, and teacher interaction.
Meets requirement which exceed health and safety
requirements and meets many of the quality standards of 4 stars
program personnel, program content, and teacher interaction.
Meets requirement which exceed health and safety
requirements and meets several of the quality standards of 3 stars
program personnel, program content, and teacher interaction.
Meets requirement which exceed health and safety
requirements and meets some of the quality standards of 2 stars
program personnel, program content, and teacher interaction.
Meets requirement which exceed health and safety
requirements and meets few of the quality standards of 1 star
program personnel, program content, and teacher interaction.
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 4Vision:
To create a high quality, market-based approach to Early Learning programs in Pasco and
Hernando counties.
Mission:
To raise the quality of our early learning centers by identifying strengths and weaknesses
within the programs to allow for coaching, professional development and technical
assistance.
Goals:
Continuous improvement of early learning centers.
Parent awareness of quality centers.
Create a path toward quality that will increase family engagement and community
knowledge.
Expectations for Providers and Coalition:
The Expectations of participating providers for “Sunshine Stars” include, but are not limited to
the following:
Commitment to continuous quality; consistently keeping up with star rating
expectations.
Cooperation with coalition in completion of Sunshine Stars.
Completing all required paperwork and submitting same in a timely manner.
Implementing the Quality Improvement Plan as outlined by Provider Specialist.
Displaying the Sunshine Stars banner.
The expectations of the Coalition for “Sunshine Stars” include, but are not limited to the
following:
Ensuring quality programs.
Respecting and supporting families.
Supporting programs through training, coaching, technical assistance and
development of a Quality Improvement Plan supervised by a Provider Specialist.
Completing Evaluations in a timely manner.
Awarding of stars for successful completion of Sunshine Stars program in a timely
manner.
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 5Quality Standards and Star Rating:
The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties will have its Sunshine Stars focus
on four (4) standards:
Staff Qualifications and Professional Development
Learning Environment
Teacher-Child Interactions
Infant CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System)
Toddler CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System)
Pre-K CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System)
Family Engagement
The Center-Based Program and Family Child Care Home Validation Checklist is available in the
manual appendix and on the Coalition’s website – www.phelc.org
Sunshine Stars Rating Process
Once application is submitted and Coalition has approved it, provider can choose one of the
following options:
1. Choose technical assistance/coaching, not to exceed six (6) months or no more than
20 (twenty) hours of coaching per provider; whichever comes first.
OR
2. Schedule assessment with no prior technical assistance/coaching.
Depending on the outcome of your assessment score totals, your program will receive a Star
Rating consisting of 5-stars, 4-stars, 3-stars, 2-stars or 1-star. Once a Star rating has been
given the provider has a choice to either:
1. Accept star rating and publish
OR
2. If score is no more than 2 points away from a higher star rating, provider can
enter into a QIO (quality improvement option).
With QIO, provider may improve points in standards 1 and 2 if full points were not achieved
already. QIO shall not exceed (45) days from the original date of Sunshine Stars assessment. It is
up to provider to submit evidence of additional information to be used by coalition staff to
determine if any additional points will be awarded. Examples may include: receipt of purchase,
updated DCF transcript, updated in-service tracking form, etc.
Final star rating will be determined, published, and banner will be presented to provider.
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 6The Process
Eligibility
Any licensed child care facility, religious-exempt child care centers, and family child care homes
are eligible to participate in Sunshine Stars. In order to be eligible to participate, a program must
meet the following criteria:
Hold a School Readiness and/or VPK Provider Contract with the Early Learning
Coalition and have a program based in Pasco and/or Hernando County.
Be in good standing with an applicable School Readiness and/or VPK Contract.
Be in good standing with the Department of Children and Families/Child Care
Licensing.
Be in good standing with other accredited licensing agency (if applicable).
Provider must have been in operation for minimum of 1 year.
Meet Sunshine Stars Licensing Policy:
a. Zero (0) Class 1 licensing violations within the last 12 months.
b. No more than two (2) of the same Class 2 licensing violations within the last
12 months.
Benefits to Providers
Support services programs will include:
Technical Assistance for Quality Improvement: Each Sunshine Stars program
participant will be assigned a Provider Specialist who is dedicated to support the program
during the quality improvement process and beyond. The Provider Specialist will work
closely with your program staff, specifically your instructional staff. Coaching offered by
Provider Specialist is intended as a guide that will outline the goals that may be utilized
in order to promote a quality-based learning environment for the children in your
program.
Career Advisement: Coalition Staff will help program participants identify what is
needed to increase knowledge, skills, and qualifications for staff members teaching in
early learning and education settings.
Educational Training: The Coalition will provide trainings on a variety of topics
designed to increase the classroom knowledge of all instructional staff. The Provider
Specialist will work with program staff members to help them develop a plan to meet
their educational goals.
Recognition/Marketing/Advertising: Banners will be provided to programs that have
achieved their star rating (upgrading will yield an updated banner). These may be
displayed inside or outside the program and used as a marketing and advertising tool. The
ratings are also beneficial when placed on the program’s website. The Sunshine Stars
Provider list will appear on the Coalition’s website for parents to view.
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 7The Application
The Sunshine Stars application may be found on the Coalition’s website under Sunshine Stars at
www.phelc.org (Please see Appendix).
After the Coalition has received and verified the information supplied on the application,
provider will be notified within 3-5 business days of receipt of the application, as to whether or
not they are eligible to participate in Sunshine Stars.
Our timelines to your evaluation is dependent upon staffing and funding. Terms of agreement are
for two (2) years from the star award date, wherein the program and Coalition will work
together to complete the process.
Calculation of Star Rating
The following standards were carefully reviewed through extensive discussion and for a variety
of reasons they were included in our Sunshine Stars program.
The Coalition recognizes the value of continuing professional development. We want to
acknowledge the hard work of child care providers and encourage them to continue learning and
growing. The CLASS assessments will be completed by a trained, reliable assessor. To
determine the tool to be used, at least 60% of the children enrolled must be between the ages of
the applicable CLASS tool.
A good relationship between the family and the child care program is an essential part of
providing quality care and is a key of developmentally appropriate practices. Building this
relationship involves many tasks, such as ample opportunities for clear communication between
families and caregivers and parental involvement in the classroom.
Teacher Child Interactions
Infant CLASS
Staff (10 Points)
Qualifications
Learning Family
and
Environment Toddler CLASS Engagement
Professional
(10 Points) (10 Points) (5 Points)
Development
(15 Points)
Pre-K CLASS
(15 Points)
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 8The Assessment Tools
Assessment Tool – Center-Based Providers
Sunshine Stars will address Staff Qualifications and Professional Development, Learning
Environment, Teacher-Child Interactions, Family Engagement and optional Bonus Points.
The number of points achieved for all four standards will determine your star rating:
Pre-K Toddler and Pre-K Infant, Toddler, and Pre K
Star Legend Results Star Legend Results Star Legend Results
38 points and 5 stars 50 points and 5 stars 55 points and 5 stars
above above above
4 stars 4 stars 4 stars
31-37 points 42-49 points 43-54 points
3 stars 3 stars 3 stars
23-30 points 33-41 points 33-42 points
2 stars 2 stars 2 stars
14-22 points 21-32 points 21-32 points
13 or fewer 1 star 20 or fewer 1 star 20 or fewer 1 star
points points points
For Office Use Only
Standards Total Points Total Points
Available Awarded
S.1 Staff Qualifications and Professional Development 15
S.2 Learning Environment 10
S.3 Teacher-Child Interactions (CLASS)
Infant CLASS 10
Toddler CLASS 10
Pre-K CLASS
15
S.4 Family Engagement 5
Points Received
Optional Bonus Points (Up to 5 additional points)
Total Points
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 9Assessment Tool Summary for Center Based Programs S1.1 - Staff Qualifications: 10 points possible. This standard will give evidence of program’s staff certifications and educational levels. The director and 100% of the instructional staff files will be reviewed to show up to date documentation on DCF Training Transcript. The standards designate how many points will be achieved depending upon training and educational levels. S.1.2 - Professional Development: 5 points possible. The Director will document the number of in- service hours that have been completed by staff and Director. 100% of the instructional staff files will be reviewed and completion of in-service hours pertaining to the teacher’s care level will be verified. S.2.1 - Learning Environment (Quality Environment Assessment): 10 points possible. This standard will recognize providers who maintain an environment where experiences are developmentally appropriate and have been created with the child’s needs in mind. This includes center set up, curriculum implementation, and developmentally appropriate materials. S.3.0 - Teacher-Child Interactions (Classroom Assessment Scoring System): This standard recognizes providers who have developed meaningful relationships and who understand how powerful they are and how effective interactions impact children’s development and learning. S.3.1 - At the Infant level: 10 points possible. Responsive Caregiving refers to specific teaching behaviors that help infants develop warm, supportive relationships, experience enjoyment and excitement about learning, feel comfortable and secure in the classroom, and develop and extend communication attempts. S.3.2 - At the Toddler level: 10 points possible. Emotional and Behavioral Support refers to specific teaching behaviors that help children develop warm, supportive relationships, experience enjoyment and excitement about learning, feel comfortable in the classroom, experience appropriate levels of autonomy or independence, develop behavioral regulations, meet behavioral expectations, and fully participate in classroom activities. Engaged Support for Learning refers to specific teaching behaviors that include the facilitation of activities that enhance children’s thinking, reasoning, and verbal skills, build their knowledge of the world, and encourage persistence, attention and motivation. S.3.3 - At the Pre-K level: 15 points possible. Emotional Support refers to behaviors that help children develop warm, supportive relationships, experience enjoyment and excitement about learning, feel comfortable in the classroom and experience appropriate levels of autonomy or independence. Classroom Organization describes specific teaching behaviors that help children develop skills to regulate their own behavior, get the most learning out of the day, and maintain interest in learning activities. Instructional Support refers to specific teaching behaviors that help support children’s cognitive development and language growth. S.4 - Family Engagement: 5 points possible. Child development occurs in a variety of environments including family, culture, community, and learning centers. Effective programs use both the general and family-specific practices to ensure that all families become engaged in their child’s early learning and development. This standard will recognize providers who have developed meaningful connections with families to form effective partnerships in the child’s learning. Optional Bonus Points: 5 points possible. Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 10
Assessment Tool - Family Child Care Home Providers
Sunshine Stars will address Staff Qualifications and Professional Development, Learning
Environment, Teacher-Child Interactions, Family Engagement and optional Bonus Points.
The number of points achieved for all four standards will determine your star rating:
Infant/Toddler Pre-K
Star Legend Results Star Legend Results
37 points and above 5 stars 39 points and above 5 stars
29-36 points 4 stars 31-38 points 4 stars
21-28 points 3 stars 23-30 points 3 stars
13-20 points 2 stars 15-22 points 2 stars
12 or fewer points 1 star 14 or fewer points 1 star
For Office Use Only
Standards Total Points Total Points
Available Awarded
S.1 Staff Qualifications and Professional Development 15
S.2 Learning Environment 10
S.3 Teacher-Child Interactions (CLASS)
Infant or Toddler CLASS 10
OR OR
Pre-K CLASS 15
S.4 Family Engagement 5
Points Received
Optional Bonus Points (Up to 5 additional points)
Total Points
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 11Assessment Tool Summary for Family Child Care Homes S.1 - Staff Qualifications: 10 points possible. This standard will give evidence of program’s staff certifications and educational levels. For the Director and 100% of the instructional staff will be reviewed to show documentation up to date DCF Training Transcript. The standards designate how many points will be achieved depending upon training and educational levels. S.1.2 - Professional Development: 5 points possible. The Director will document the number of in- service hours that have been completed by staff and Director. 100% of the instructional staff files will be reviewed and completion of in-service hours pertaining to the teacher’s care level will be verified. S.2.1 - Learning Environment (Quality Environment Assessment): 10 points possible. This standard will recognize providers who maintain an environment where experiences are developmentally appropriate and have been created with the children’s needs in mind. This includes center set up, curriculum implementation, and developmentally appropriate materials. S.3.0 - Teacher-Child Interactions (Classroom Assessment Scoring System): This standard recognizes providers who have developed meaningful relationships and who understand how powerful they are and how effective interactions impact children’s development and learning. S.3.1 - At the Infant level: 10 points possible. Responsive Caregiving refers to specific teaching behaviors that help infants develop warm, supportive relationships, experience enjoyment and excitement about learning, feel comfortable and secure in the classroom, and develop and extend communication attempts. S.3.2 - At the Toddler level: 10 points possible. Emotional and Behavioral Support refers to specific teaching behaviors that help children develop warm, supportive relationships, experience enjoyment and excitement about learning, feel comfortable in the classroom, experience appropriate levels of autonomy or independence, develop behavioral regulations, meet behavioral expectations, and fully participate in classroom activities. Engaged Support for Learning refers to specific teaching behaviors that include the facilitation of activities that enhance children’s thinking, reasoning, and verbal skills, build their knowledge of the world, and encourage persistence, attention and motivation. S.3.3 - At the Pre-K level: 15 points possible. Emotional Support refers to behaviors that help children develop warm, supportive relationships, experience enjoyment and excitement about learning, feel comfortable in the classroom and experience appropriate levels of autonomy or independence. Classroom Organization describes specific teaching behaviors that help children develop skills to regulate their own behavior, get the most learning out of the day, and maintain interest in learning activities. Instructional Support refers to specific teaching behaviors that help support children’s cognitive development and language growth. S.4 - Family Engagement: 5 points possible. Child development occurs in a variety of environments including family, culture, community, and learning centers. Effective programs use both the general and family-specific practices to ensure that all families become engaged in their child’s early learning and development. This standard will recognize providers who have developed meaningful connections with families to form effective partnerships in the child’s learning. Optional Bonus Points: 5 total points possible. Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 12
Stipulations for Star Ratings
The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. and its program, Sunshine
Stars, reserve the right to take any action necessary for the betterment, preservation and validity
of this initiative. The Coalition can initiate the removal from the program AFTER the provider
has received an opportunity to have a meeting for due process and explanation.
Grounds for immediate removal from Sunshine Stars
One (1) Class 1 violation during the past 12 months.
Placed on a probationary status by DCF during the past 12 months.
Any other major DCF non-compliance issues which endanger the health and safety of
children at the program.
Change in owner or locations
If there is a change, notification by owner must be submitted to Coalition in writing
within five (5) business days.
The star rating is non-transferrable to another location.
If ownership change occurs star rating may be transferred if staff retention rate is 80%
or above of original Sunshine Star rating assessment. The Coalition staff will visit the
program to evaluate continued participation.
Change in Director
Must notify Coalition within five (5) days of change.
The Coalition staff will visit the program to evaluate continued participation.
Re-application may be necessary.
Limitations of Participation
Participation is voluntary. Either party may discontinue participation, but should give
the other thirty (30) days written notice. The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and
Hernando Counties, Inc. will give prior notification and justification in the event that
participation is to be terminated.
Our timeliness of your participation is dependent upon our staffing and funding.
Reapplication
Providers that have had their Sunshine Stars revoked, may re-apply after one year.
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 13Renewal Process Process for Renewal for Sunshine Stars The Star designation shall be valid for a period of two years (24 months). Ninety days (90) before the expiration date, it will be the responsibility of the Provider to renew for Sunshine Stars. This can be done with completing the application found in the Appendix of the Provider Manual. Once the application has been filled out, it can be submitted to the coalition for review. The Coalition has 14 days to acknowledge the application and inform the Provider of the next step to take to complete the process. It should be noted that a new application, evaluation, and possible Quality Improvement Options will be part of the application process, as nothing carries over from the prior contract. This is to ensure that quality has been maintained. Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 14
Appendix
Verifications - Center-Based Programs
Staff Qualifications and Professional Development:
Director:
DCF Childcare Training Transcript (current)
Staff: 100% for review
DCF Childcare Training Transcript (current)
Director and Staff:
Copy of completed in-service training record including Virtual Training
Copy of supporting documents for trainings pertaining to care level
Learning Environment:
Evidence of:
Developmentally appropriate materials are prominent.
Developmentally appropriate curriculum is fully implemented in each classroom.
Current dated lesson plans for each assessed classroom is posted and followed.
Teacher-Child Interactions:
Infant CLASS
(Birth to 18 months)
Domain Dimensions
Relational Climate
Teacher Sensitivity
Responsive Caregiving
Facilitated Exploration
Early Language Support
Toddler CLASS
(15 to 36 months)
Domain Dimensions
Positive Climate
Negative Climate
Emotional and Behavioral Support Teacher Sensitivity
Regard for Child Perspective
Behavior Guidance
Facilitation of Learning and Development
Engaged Support for Learning Quality of Feedback
Language Modeling
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 15Pre-K CLASS
(3 to 5 years)
Domain Dimensions
Positive Climate
Negative Climate
Emotional Support
Teacher Sensitivity
Regard for Child Perspective
Behavior Management
Classroom Organization Productivity
Instructional Learning Formats
Concept Development
Instructional Support Quality of Feedback
Language Modeling
Family Engagement
Evidence of:
Open door policy
Signs, invitations, notices of activities
List of family resources visible and/or readily available
Family support questionnaire
Formal activities scheduled and executed
Dialogue present between parents and providers
Developmental screening carried in home language
Family conferences
Workshops, videos, classes available and publicized
Transition notices, conferences taking place as needed
Nutrition information visible
Initiatives to involve family in the early learning of their child
Family evaluations of the program in writing
Optional Bonus Points (5 points maximum):
Accredited through NAEYC, APPLE, NAC, NEPCA (5 points)
Curriculum Training (1 point)
2 years of DCF inspections with zero Class 2 violations (1 point)
Utilize research based child assessment within each care level (1 point)
Low teacher to child ratio (1 point)
Participate in USDA food program (1 point)
Gardening/home grown food options (1 point)
Extended hours (1 point)
Teacher resource room/shelves with options for multiple staff (1 point)
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 16Verifications - Family Childcare Home
Staff Qualifications and Professional Development:
Director:
DCF Childcare Training Transcript (current)
Staff: 100% for review
DCF Childcare Training Transcript (current)
Director and Staff:
Copy of completed in-service training record including Virtual Training
Learning Environment:
Evidence of:
Developmentally appropriate materials are prominent.
Developmentally appropriate curriculum is fully implemented in each classroom.
Current dated lesson plans for each assessed classroom is posted and followed.
Teacher-Child Interactions Infant, Toddler or Pre-K
Infant CLASS
(Birth to 18 months)
Domain Dimensions
Relational Climate
Teacher Sensitivity
Responsive Caregiving
Facilitated Exploration
Early Language Support
Toddler CLASS
(15 to 36 months)
Domain Dimensions
Positive Climate
Negative Climate
Emotional and Behavioral Support Teacher Sensitivity
Regard for Child Perspective
Behavior Guidance
Facilitation of Learning and Development
Engaged Support for Learning Quality of Feedback
Language Modeling
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 17Pre-K CLASS
(3 to 5 years)
Domain Dimensions
Positive Climate
Negative Climate
Emotional Support
Teacher Sensitivity
Regard for Child Perspective
Behavior Management
Classroom Organization Productivity
Instructional Learning Formats
Concept Development
Instructional Support Quality of Feedback
Language Modeling
Family Engagement
Evidence of:
Open door policy
Signs, invitations, notices of activities
List of family support systems visible and/or readily available
Family support questionnaire
Formal activities scheduled and executed
Dialogue present between parents and providers
Developmental screening carried in home language
Family conferences
Workshops, videos, classes available and publicized
Transition notices, conferences taking place as needed
Nutrition information visible
Initiatives to involve family in the early learning of their child
Family Center evaluations in writing
Optional Bonus Points (5 points maximum):
Accreditation through NAFCC (5 points)
Curriculum Training (1 point)
2 years of DCF inspections with zero Class 2 violations (1 point)
Participate in USDA food program (1 point)
Gardening/home grown food options (1 point)
Extended hours (1 point)
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 18Early Learning Coalition
of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc.
15506 County Line Road, Spring Hill, 34610
727-233-8291
www.phelc.org
SUNSHINE STARS APPLICATION FORM
BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION
Owner Name: Date Business Established:
Business Name: Child Care Center
Family Child Care Home
Phone: Large Family Child Care Home
School Age Only
Private School
E-mail:
Registered Business Address Location:
BUSINESS INFORMATION
Site Name: Other Business Name (if applicable):
How long at current address: Primary Business Address (city, state, zip):
DCF License/Exemption #: Gold Seal Designation:
Expiration Date: Yes No In Process
VERIFICATION OF MINIMUM CRITERIA
School Readiness Provider Contract for Current Year: Yes No In Process If no, explain:
In Good Standing with Department of Children and Families: Yes No If no, explain:
Corrective Action Plans in the last 12 months: Yes No If yes, explain:
Class I Violations: Yes No If yes, explain:
Class II Violations: Yes No If yes, explain:
Accreditation: Yes No In If yes, Which Accrediting Agency:
Process
If in process, with which accrediting If no, with which accrediting body would you like to
body: eventually seek accreditation:
AGREEMENT TO BECOME SUNSHINE STARS PROVIDER
1. By signing and submitting this application, I am aware of the benefits and commitments of participating in
Sunshine Stars. (See expectations in the Provider Manual)
2. By submitting this application, you authorize the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties,
Inc. to make inquiries into the correctness of any statements provided above.
SIGNATURES
Owner Signature: Director Signature
Name and Title: Name and Title:
Date: Date:
Sunshine Stars Provider Manual Page 19QUALITY RATING IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACT
This contract is between the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. and
the following Provider:
_____________________________________________________________________________.
Please review the options below and choose one of the following:
______1. The above Provider will publish and will NOT complete any Quality
Improvement Options.
______2. The above Provider can begin the Quality Improvement Options and may
publish immediately after receiving their Star rating. The Star rating is in place for two
years from the award (validation) date.
______3. The above Provider can begin Quality Improvement Options and NOT publish.
Provider must publish star rating after successfully implementing Quality Improvement
Options. *
______4. The above Provider will NOT publish and will NOT complete any of the
Quality Improvement Options. At this point, there is no obligation on either the Coalition
or the Provider to pursue further.
*The Quality Improvement Options may not exceed 45 days in duration and will be monitored
by a Provider Specialist.
Providers must apply 90 days prior to expiration date noted on this contract.
This will allow the Provider Specialist to accommodate and evaluate applications before
final expiration date.
Signed __________________________________________________________________
Provider Date
Signed __________________________________________________________________
Provider Specialist Date
QIO Start Date ________________________ QIO Completion Date ____________
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