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Keystone STARS Documents
Centers
Other
Star 3 Worksheet for Head Start Child Care Centers
Filename: FINAL WS3-02 STAR 3 WS HS _2007-08-21_els.pdf
Updated: 8/24/2007 3:59:00 PM

STAR 4 Worksheet for Head Start Child Care Centers
Filename: FINAL WS4-02 STAR 4 HS WS _2007-08-21_els.pdf
Updated: 8/24/2007 4:01:00 PM

Enrollment application for Keystone STARS program
Filename: StarsEnrollmentForm.pdf
Updated: 3/11/2008 2:46:00 PM

STAR 4 (Accredited) Worksheet - Centers (2008-2009)
Filename: WS4A-02 Ctr STAR 4A WS (2008-07-01).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 1:57:00 PM

This request is for group child care homes and centers in the Southeast Regional Key pilot program.
Filename: FA-01 SE Pilot CtrsGrps SiteEnv-SWS _07.01.07_.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:48:00 PM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. This version of the Standards is dated June 6, 2008. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: 2008-2009 STARS Center Standards.pdf
Updated: 8/4/2008 9:52:00 AM

Site Environment Checklist & Start with STARS Grant Request for Centers and Group Homes
Filename: FA-01 CtrsGrps SiteEnv-SWS (08 09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:17:00 AM

2008-2009 STARS Grants/Awards Overview
Filename: Overview Award Structure 08-09.pdf
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:54:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes
Filename: DES-04 STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool.doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 5:43:00 PM

Estandartes de Desempeño para Centros para el Año Fiscal 2008-2009: El programa Keystone STARS fue iniciado en 2002 como un enfoque multifacético para mejorar los programas que sirven a niños pequeños en Pennsylvania. Estandartes de Desempeño basados en investigación forman la base de este programa de mejora de calidad. Los estandartes están basados en el principio de que el aprendizaje temprano de calidad es una fundación para el éxito de los niños y la inversión en el cuidado y la educación temprana de los niños de Pennsylvania es una inversión en el futuro. Por lo tanto, los Estandartes de Desempeño de Keystone STARS reflejan indicadores basados en investigación para mejorar resultados para los niños. Los estandartes están organizados en cuatro niveles STAR que se construyen y desarrollan sobre sí mismos para apoyar la mejora continua de calidad. Cuando un programa cumple con los Estandartes de Desempeño para un nivel STAR, el mismo recibe una marca de calidad, una designación STAR. Una designación de Keystone STARS informa a los padres que el director y el personal están comprometidos a aumentar la calidad para los niños y las familias en su programa.
Filename: LOCKED VERSION SP-08-09 STARS Center Standards (2008-06-06).doc
Updated: 9/4/2008 10:37:00 AM

The Microsoft Excel Workbook version of the STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes.
Filename: STARS Enrollment Calculation tool - Excel Version (2008.08.19).xls
Updated: 9/25/2008 1:37:00 PM

Providing financial awards to facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to promote CQI. This document is designed to assist you in creating written justifications of financial award usage and providing recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending 7 08.pdf
Updated: 10/2/2008 10:13:00 AM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. This version of the Standards is dated March 1, 2009. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: FINAL 2009-2010 STARS Center Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/19/2009 2:29:00 PM

STAR 1
STAR 1 Worksheet - Centers (2008-2009)
Filename: WS1-02 Ctr STAR 1 WS (2008-07-01).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 1:52:00 PM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. This version of the Standards is dated June 6, 2008. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: 2008-2009 STARS Center Standards.pdf
Updated: 8/4/2008 9:52:00 AM

STAR 1 Worksheet - SACC (2008-2009)
Filename: WS1SA-02 SACC STAR1 WS (2008-07-11).doc
Updated: 8/4/2008 9:56:00 AM

The intent of the STARS Support Grant is to assist STAR 1 designated providers in achieving a higher STAR designation through continuous quality improvement.
Filename: FA-02 CtrGrp Support Grant Request (08 09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:19:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes
Filename: DES-04 STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool.doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 5:43:00 PM

Estandartes de Desempeño para Centros para el Año Fiscal 2008-2009: El programa Keystone STARS fue iniciado en 2002 como un enfoque multifacético para mejorar los programas que sirven a niños pequeños en Pennsylvania. Estandartes de Desempeño basados en investigación forman la base de este programa de mejora de calidad. Los estandartes están basados en el principio de que el aprendizaje temprano de calidad es una fundación para el éxito de los niños y la inversión en el cuidado y la educación temprana de los niños de Pennsylvania es una inversión en el futuro. Por lo tanto, los Estandartes de Desempeño de Keystone STARS reflejan indicadores basados en investigación para mejorar resultados para los niños. Los estandartes están organizados en cuatro niveles STAR que se construyen y desarrollan sobre sí mismos para apoyar la mejora continua de calidad. Cuando un programa cumple con los Estandartes de Desempeño para un nivel STAR, el mismo recibe una marca de calidad, una designación STAR. Una designación de Keystone STARS informa a los padres que el director y el personal están comprometidos a aumentar la calidad para los niños y las familias en su programa.
Filename: LOCKED VERSION SP-08-09 STARS Center Standards (2008-06-06).doc
Updated: 9/4/2008 10:37:00 AM

The Microsoft Excel Workbook version of the STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes.
Filename: STARS Enrollment Calculation tool - Excel Version (2008.08.19).xls
Updated: 9/25/2008 1:37:00 PM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. This version of the Standards is dated March 1, 2009. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: FINAL 2009-2010 STARS Center Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/19/2009 2:29:00 PM

STAR 2
STAR 2 Worksheet - Centers (2008-2009)
Filename: WS2-02 Ctr STAR 2 WS (2008-07-01).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 1:55:00 PM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. This version of the Standards is dated June 6, 2008. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: 2008-2009 STARS Center Standards.pdf
Updated: 8/4/2008 9:52:00 AM

STAR 2 Worksheet - SACC (2008-2009)
Filename: WS2SA-02 SACC STAR2 WS (2008-07-11).doc
Updated: 8/4/2008 10:01:00 AM

The STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) is available to eligible providers at a STAR 2 or higher.
Filename: FA-03 Center Group Merit - ERA Request (08 09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:12:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes
Filename: DES-04 STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool.doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 5:43:00 PM

Estandartes de Desempeño para Centros para el Año Fiscal 2008-2009: El programa Keystone STARS fue iniciado en 2002 como un enfoque multifacético para mejorar los programas que sirven a niños pequeños en Pennsylvania. Estandartes de Desempeño basados en investigación forman la base de este programa de mejora de calidad. Los estandartes están basados en el principio de que el aprendizaje temprano de calidad es una fundación para el éxito de los niños y la inversión en el cuidado y la educación temprana de los niños de Pennsylvania es una inversión en el futuro. Por lo tanto, los Estandartes de Desempeño de Keystone STARS reflejan indicadores basados en investigación para mejorar resultados para los niños. Los estandartes están organizados en cuatro niveles STAR que se construyen y desarrollan sobre sí mismos para apoyar la mejora continua de calidad. Cuando un programa cumple con los Estandartes de Desempeño para un nivel STAR, el mismo recibe una marca de calidad, una designación STAR. Una designación de Keystone STARS informa a los padres que el director y el personal están comprometidos a aumentar la calidad para los niños y las familias en su programa.
Filename: LOCKED VERSION SP-08-09 STARS Center Standards (2008-06-06).doc
Updated: 9/4/2008 10:37:00 AM

The Microsoft Excel Workbook version of the STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes.
Filename: STARS Enrollment Calculation tool - Excel Version (2008.08.19).xls
Updated: 9/25/2008 1:37:00 PM

Providing financial awards to facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to promote CQI. This document is designed to assist you in creating written justifications of financial award usage and providing recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending 7 08.pdf
Updated: 10/2/2008 10:13:00 AM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. This version of the Standards is dated March 1, 2009. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: FINAL 2009-2010 STARS Center Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/19/2009 2:29:00 PM

STAR 3
Star 3 Worksheet for Head Start Child Care Centers
Filename: FINAL WS3-02 STAR 3 WS HS _2007-08-21_els.pdf
Updated: 8/24/2007 3:59:00 PM

STAR 3 Worksheet - Centers (2008-2009)
Filename: WS3-02 Ctr STAR 3 WS (2008-07-01).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 1:56:00 PM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. This version of the Standards is dated June 6, 2008. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: 2008-2009 STARS Center Standards.pdf
Updated: 8/4/2008 9:52:00 AM

STAR 3 Worksheet - SACC (2008-2009)
Filename: WS3SA-02 SACC STAR3 WS (2008-07-11).doc
Updated: 8/4/2008 10:01:00 AM

The STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) is available to eligible providers at a STAR 2 or higher.
Filename: FA-03 Center Group Merit - ERA Request (08 09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:12:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes
Filename: DES-04 STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool.doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 5:43:00 PM

Estandartes de Desempeño para Centros para el Año Fiscal 2008-2009: El programa Keystone STARS fue iniciado en 2002 como un enfoque multifacético para mejorar los programas que sirven a niños pequeños en Pennsylvania. Estandartes de Desempeño basados en investigación forman la base de este programa de mejora de calidad. Los estandartes están basados en el principio de que el aprendizaje temprano de calidad es una fundación para el éxito de los niños y la inversión en el cuidado y la educación temprana de los niños de Pennsylvania es una inversión en el futuro. Por lo tanto, los Estandartes de Desempeño de Keystone STARS reflejan indicadores basados en investigación para mejorar resultados para los niños. Los estandartes están organizados en cuatro niveles STAR que se construyen y desarrollan sobre sí mismos para apoyar la mejora continua de calidad. Cuando un programa cumple con los Estandartes de Desempeño para un nivel STAR, el mismo recibe una marca de calidad, una designación STAR. Una designación de Keystone STARS informa a los padres que el director y el personal están comprometidos a aumentar la calidad para los niños y las familias en su programa.
Filename: LOCKED VERSION SP-08-09 STARS Center Standards (2008-06-06).doc
Updated: 9/4/2008 10:37:00 AM

The Microsoft Excel Workbook version of the STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes.
Filename: STARS Enrollment Calculation tool - Excel Version (2008.08.19).xls
Updated: 9/25/2008 1:37:00 PM

Providing financial awards to facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to promote CQI. This document is designed to assist you in creating written justifications of financial award usage and providing recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending 7 08.pdf
Updated: 10/2/2008 10:13:00 AM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. This version of the Standards is dated March 1, 2009. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: FINAL 2009-2010 STARS Center Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/19/2009 2:29:00 PM

STAR 4
STAR 4 Worksheet for Head Start Child Care Centers
Filename: FINAL WS4-02 STAR 4 HS WS _2007-08-21_els.pdf
Updated: 8/24/2007 4:01:00 PM

STAR 4 Worksheet - Centers (2008-2009)
Filename: WS4-02 Ctr STAR 4 WS (2008-07-01).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 1:56:00 PM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. This version of the Standards is dated June 6, 2008. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: 2008-2009 STARS Center Standards.pdf
Updated: 8/4/2008 9:52:00 AM

STAR 4 Worksheet - SACC (2008-2009)
Filename: WS4SA-02 SACC STAR4 WS (2008-07-11).doc
Updated: 8/4/2008 10:02:00 AM

The STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) is available to eligible providers at a STAR 2 or higher.
Filename: FA-03 Center Group Merit - ERA Request (08 09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:12:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes
Filename: DES-04 STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool.doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 5:43:00 PM

Estandartes de Desempeño para Centros para el Año Fiscal 2008-2009: El programa Keystone STARS fue iniciado en 2002 como un enfoque multifacético para mejorar los programas que sirven a niños pequeños en Pennsylvania. Estandartes de Desempeño basados en investigación forman la base de este programa de mejora de calidad. Los estandartes están basados en el principio de que el aprendizaje temprano de calidad es una fundación para el éxito de los niños y la inversión en el cuidado y la educación temprana de los niños de Pennsylvania es una inversión en el futuro. Por lo tanto, los Estandartes de Desempeño de Keystone STARS reflejan indicadores basados en investigación para mejorar resultados para los niños. Los estandartes están organizados en cuatro niveles STAR que se construyen y desarrollan sobre sí mismos para apoyar la mejora continua de calidad. Cuando un programa cumple con los Estandartes de Desempeño para un nivel STAR, el mismo recibe una marca de calidad, una designación STAR. Una designación de Keystone STARS informa a los padres que el director y el personal están comprometidos a aumentar la calidad para los niños y las familias en su programa.
Filename: LOCKED VERSION SP-08-09 STARS Center Standards (2008-06-06).doc
Updated: 9/4/2008 10:37:00 AM

The Microsoft Excel Workbook version of the STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes.
Filename: STARS Enrollment Calculation tool - Excel Version (2008.08.19).xls
Updated: 9/25/2008 1:37:00 PM

Providing financial awards to facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to promote CQI. This document is designed to assist you in creating written justifications of financial award usage and providing recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending 7 08.pdf
Updated: 10/2/2008 10:13:00 AM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. This version of the Standards is dated March 1, 2009. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: FINAL 2009-2010 STARS Center Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/19/2009 2:29:00 PM

Family Day Care Homes
Other
This request is for family child care homes in the Southeast Reional Key pilot program
Filename: FA-01 SE Pilot Family SiteEnv-SWS _07.01.07_.pdf
Updated: 8/30/2007 2:41:00 PM

Site Environment Checklist & Start with STARS Grant Request for Family Child Care Homes
Filename: FA-01 Family SiteEnv-SWS (08 09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:20:00 AM

2008-2009 STARS Grants/Awards Overview
Filename: Overview Award Structure 08-09.pdf
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:54:00 AM

Providing financial awards to facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to promote CQI. This document is designed to assist you in creating written justifications of financial award usage and providing recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending 7 08.pdf
Updated: 10/2/2008 10:13:00 AM

STAR 1
Family Performance Standards
Filename: 0506%20Family%20Performance%20Standards.pdf
Updated: 8/24/2007 3:17:00 PM

Family Playground Flyer for Family Child Care Homes
Filename: Family%20SS-02%20WS%20Playground%20Flyer%200506.pdf
Updated: 8/30/2007 3:16:00 PM

STAR 1 Worksheet for Family Child Care Homes
Filename: Family%20Pilot%20SS1-02%20STAR%201%20WS%20new.pdf
Updated: 8/30/2007 3:44:00 PM

The intent of the STARS Support Grant is to assist STAR 1 designated providers in achieving a higher STAR designation through continuous quality improvement.
Filename: FA-02 Family Support Grant Request (08.09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:20:00 AM

STAR 2
Family Performance Standards
Filename: 0506%20Family%20Performance%20Standards.pdf
Updated: 8/24/2007 3:17:00 PM

Family Playground Flyer for Family Child Care Homes
Filename: Family%20SS-02%20WS%20Playground%20Flyer%200506.pdf
Updated: 8/30/2007 3:16:00 PM

STAR 2 Worksheet for Family Child Care Homes
Filename: Family_SS2_02_STAR_2_WS_0506%201%20.pdf
Updated: 8/30/2007 3:44:00 PM

The STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) is available to eligible providers at a STAR 2 or higher.
Filename: FA-03 Family Merit - ERA Request (08.09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:12:00 AM

Providing financial awards to facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to promote CQI. This document is designed to assist you in creating written justifications of financial award usage and providing recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending 7 08.pdf
Updated: 10/2/2008 10:13:00 AM

STAR 3
Family Performance Standards
Filename: 0506%20Family%20Performance%20Standards.pdf
Updated: 8/24/2007 3:17:00 PM

Family Playground Flyer for Family Child Care Homes
Filename: Family%20SS-02%20WS%20Playground%20Flyer%200506.pdf
Updated: 8/30/2007 3:16:00 PM

The STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) is available to eligible providers at a STAR 2 or higher.
Filename: FA-03 Family Merit - ERA Request (08.09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:12:00 AM

STAR 3 Worksheet for Family Child Care Homes
Filename: Family_SS3_02_STAR_3_WS_0506%201%20.pdf
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:21:00 AM

Providing financial awards to facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to promote CQI. This document is designed to assist you in creating written justifications of financial award usage and providing recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending 7 08.pdf
Updated: 10/2/2008 10:13:00 AM

STAR 4
Family Performance Standards
Filename: 0506%20Family%20Performance%20Standards.pdf
Updated: 8/24/2007 3:17:00 PM

Family Playground Flyer for Family Child Care Homes
Filename: Family%20SS-02%20WS%20Playground%20Flyer%200506.pdf
Updated: 8/30/2007 3:16:00 PM

STAR 4 Worksheet for Family Child Care Homes
Filename: Family_SS4_02_STAR_4_WS_1105%201%20.pdf
Updated: 8/30/2007 3:46:00 PM

The STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) is available to eligible providers at a STAR 2 or higher.
Filename: FA-03 Family Merit - ERA Request (08.09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:12:00 AM

Providing financial awards to facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to promote CQI. This document is designed to assist you in creating written justifications of financial award usage and providing recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending 7 08.pdf
Updated: 10/2/2008 10:13:00 AM

Group Day Care Homes
Other
This request is for group child care homes and centers in the Southeast Regional Key pilot program.
Filename: FA-01 SE Pilot CtrsGrps SiteEnv-SWS _07.01.07_.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:48:00 PM

Site Environment Checklist & Start with STARS Grant Request for Centers and Group Homes
Filename: FA-01 CtrsGrps SiteEnv-SWS (08 09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:17:00 AM

2008-2009 STARS Grants/Awards Overview
Filename: Overview Award Structure 08-09.pdf
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:54:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes
Filename: DES-04 STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool.doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 5:43:00 PM

The Microsoft Excel Workbook version of the STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes.
Filename: STARS Enrollment Calculation tool - Excel Version (2008.08.19).xls
Updated: 9/25/2008 1:37:00 PM

Providing financial awards to facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to promote CQI. This document is designed to assist you in creating written justifications of financial award usage and providing recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending 7 08.pdf
Updated: 10/2/2008 10:13:00 AM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Group Homes are effective July 1, 2009. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: FINAL 2009-2010 STARS Group Home Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/20/2009 11:34:00 AM

Performance Standards for Group Child Care Homes
Filename: 0506%20Group%20Performance%20Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/20/2009 11:36:00 AM

STAR 1
STAR 1 Worksheet for Group Child Care Homes
Filename: Group%20SS1-02%20STAR%201%20WS%200506.pdf
Updated: 8/30/2007 3:58:00 PM

The intent of the STARS Support Grant is to assist STAR 1 designated providers in achieving a higher STAR designation through continuous quality improvement.
Filename: FA-02 CtrGrp Support Grant Request (08 09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:19:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes
Filename: DES-04 STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool.doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 5:43:00 PM

The Microsoft Excel Workbook version of the STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes.
Filename: STARS Enrollment Calculation tool - Excel Version (2008.08.19).xls
Updated: 9/25/2008 1:37:00 PM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Group Homes are effective July 1, 2009. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: FINAL 2009-2010 STARS Group Home Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/20/2009 11:34:00 AM

Performance Standards for Group Child Care Homes
Filename: 0506%20Group%20Performance%20Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/20/2009 11:36:00 AM

STAR 2
STAR 2 Worksheet for Group Child Care Homes
Filename: Group%20SS2-02%20STAR%202%20WS%200506.pdf
Updated: 8/30/2007 3:59:00 PM

The STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) is available to eligible providers at a STAR 2 or higher.
Filename: FA-03 Center Group Merit - ERA Request (08 09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:12:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes
Filename: DES-04 STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool.doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 5:43:00 PM

The Microsoft Excel Workbook version of the STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes.
Filename: STARS Enrollment Calculation tool - Excel Version (2008.08.19).xls
Updated: 9/25/2008 1:37:00 PM

Providing financial awards to facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to promote CQI. This document is designed to assist you in creating written justifications of financial award usage and providing recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending 7 08.pdf
Updated: 10/2/2008 10:13:00 AM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Group Homes are effective July 1, 2009. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: FINAL 2009-2010 STARS Group Home Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/20/2009 11:34:00 AM

Performance Standards for Group Child Care Homes
Filename: 0506%20Group%20Performance%20Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/20/2009 11:36:00 AM

STAR 3
STAR 3 Worksheet for Group Child Care Homes
Filename: Group%20SS3-02%20STAR%203%20WS%200506.pdf
Updated: 8/30/2007 4:00:00 PM

The STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) is available to eligible providers at a STAR 2 or higher.
Filename: FA-03 Center Group Merit - ERA Request (08 09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:12:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes
Filename: DES-04 STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool.doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 5:43:00 PM

The Microsoft Excel Workbook version of the STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes.
Filename: STARS Enrollment Calculation tool - Excel Version (2008.08.19).xls
Updated: 9/25/2008 1:37:00 PM

Providing financial awards to facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to promote CQI. This document is designed to assist you in creating written justifications of financial award usage and providing recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending 7 08.pdf
Updated: 10/2/2008 10:13:00 AM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Group Homes are effective July 1, 2009. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: FINAL 2009-2010 STARS Group Home Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/20/2009 11:34:00 AM

Performance Standards for Group Child Care Homes
Filename: 0506%20Group%20Performance%20Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/20/2009 11:36:00 AM

STAR 4
STAR 4 Worksheet for Group Child Care Homes
Filename: Group%20SS4-02%20STAR%204%20WS%200506%202.pdf
Updated: 8/30/2007 4:01:00 PM

The STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) is available to eligible providers at a STAR 2 or higher.
Filename: FA-03 Center Group Merit - ERA Request (08 09).doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:12:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes
Filename: DES-04 STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool.doc
Updated: 8/19/2008 5:43:00 PM

The Microsoft Excel Workbook version of the STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool for Centers & Group Child Care Homes.
Filename: STARS Enrollment Calculation tool - Excel Version (2008.08.19).xls
Updated: 9/25/2008 1:37:00 PM

Providing financial awards to facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to promote CQI. This document is designed to assist you in creating written justifications of financial award usage and providing recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending 7 08.pdf
Updated: 10/2/2008 10:13:00 AM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Group Homes are effective July 1, 2009. Since the inception of the Keystone STARS program in 2002, the Performance Standards have been the bedrock of the program. The standards are guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future. Therefore, the Keystone STARS Performance Standards reflect research-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The standards are organized into four STAR levels that build upon each other in order to support continuous quality improvement. When a program meets the Performance Standards for a STAR level, they receive the mark of quality, a STAR designation. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life.
Filename: FINAL 2009-2010 STARS Group Home Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/20/2009 11:34:00 AM

Performance Standards for Group Child Care Homes
Filename: 0506%20Group%20Performance%20Standards.pdf
Updated: 3/20/2009 11:36:00 AM

Optional Tools
Other
Resources & Tools: Supporting School-Age Programs in Keystone STARS - SAC-01 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: SAC-01 SAC STARS Resource 5.1.08.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:47:00 PM

2008-2009 STARS Grants/Awards Overview
Filename: Overview Award Structure 08-09.pdf
Updated: 8/19/2008 9:54:00 AM

STAR 1
STARS Qualifications PD At-A-Glance - SQ-01 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: SQ-01 STARS Qualifications PD At-A-Glance (05.01.08).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:03:00 PM

Enrollment & Getting to Know You Meeting Guide - PFC-01 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: PFC-01 Getting to Know You (05.01.08).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:21:00 PM

Parent Handbook Topic Areas - LM-01 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: LM-01 Parent Handbook 5.1.08.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:24:00 PM

Injury and Illness Tracking Guide - LM-06 (5/1/08)
Filename: LM-06 Illnesss Injury Tracking System 5.1.08.doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:42:00 PM

STAR 2
STARS Qualifications PD At-A-Glance - SQ-01 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: SQ-01 STARS Qualifications PD At-A-Glance (05.01.08).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:03:00 PM

ECE Credit Guidelines - SQ-02 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: SQ-02 ECE Credit Guidelines _05.01.08_.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:04:00 PM

Career Lattice Information Sheet - SQ-03 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: SQ-03 Career Lattice Info Sheet _05.01.08_.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:07:00 PM

Linking Standards to Classroom Planning - LP-01 (dated 2/1/08): In this document, you will find some steps for using the Learning Standards in classroom planning. The final page of this document is a chart showing how the three set of early learning standards align.
Filename: Linking Standards to Classroom Planning.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:17:00 PM

Enrollment & Getting to Know You Meeting Guide - PFC-01 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: PFC-01 Getting to Know You (05.01.08).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:21:00 PM

IEP/IFSP Information Sheet - PFC-02 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: PFC-02 IEP.IFSP Sign-off (05.01.08).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:22:00 PM

What is a Stakeholder? - PFC-03 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: PFC-03 What Is a Stakeholder 5.1.08.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:23:00 PM

Parent Handbook Topic Areas - LM-01 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: LM-01 Parent Handbook 5.1.08.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:24:00 PM

Organizational Chart Samples - LM-02 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: LM-02 Sample Organization Charts 5.1.08.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:25:00 PM

Job Descriptions Guide - LM-03 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: LM-03 Job Description Guide 5.1.08.doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:26:00 PM

Injury and Illness Tracking Guide - LM-06 (5/1/08)
Filename: LM-06 Illnesss Injury Tracking System 5.1.08.doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:42:00 PM

STAR 3
STARS Qualifications PD At-A-Glance - SQ-01 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: SQ-01 STARS Qualifications PD At-A-Glance (05.01.08).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:03:00 PM

ECE Credit Guidelines - SQ-02 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: SQ-02 ECE Credit Guidelines _05.01.08_.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:04:00 PM

Career Lattice Information Sheet - SQ-03 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: SQ-03 Career Lattice Info Sheet _05.01.08_.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:07:00 PM

Alternate Pathways to Meeting Directors Qualifications - SQ-04 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: SQ-04 Alternate Pathways to Dir Quals.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:09:00 PM

Observation/Assessment/Conference Tracking Sheet - LP-03 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: LP-03 Obs-Assess-Conf Trckng Sheet 05.01.08.doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:14:00 PM

Aligning Curriculum with the Pre-Kindergarten Standards - LP-04 (dated 2/1/08): This document provides a clear method to show the alignment of curriculum and the Pre-Kindergarten Standards.
Filename: Pre-K Curricula Crosswalk Aid.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:16:00 PM

Aligning Curriculum with the Infant-Toddler Standards - LP-04 (dated 2/1/08): This document provides a clear method to show the alignment of curriculum and the Infant-Toddler Standards.
Filename: IT Curricula Crosswalk Aid.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:16:00 PM

Aligning Curriculum with the Kindergarten Standards - LP-04 (dated 2/1/08): This document provides a clear method to show the alignment of curriculum and the Kindergarten Standards.
Filename: LP-04 K-Curricula Crosswalk Aid 20080201.doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:16:00 PM

Sample Lesson Plan Form - LP-05 (dated 2/1/08): This document provides an sample of a lesson planning tool, including cross-references of the activity/concentration, materials needed, child(ren)'s goals, and the Learning Standards.
Filename: Sample Lesson Plan Form.doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:17:00 PM

Using Curriculum & Assessment to Strengthen Classroom Practice - LP-02 (dated 2/1/08): The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for practitioners who are:
- Learning to define curriculum and its importance for high quality early learning programs.
- Reviewing their current curriculum and assessment materials or considering the purchase of new materials.
- Seeking a set of resources for further reading and/or reference to improve curriculum implementation.
Filename: LP-02 Use Curr-Assess Strngthn CR Prac 20080201-.doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:17:00 PM

Linking Standards to Classroom Planning - LP-01 (dated 2/1/08): In this document, you will find some steps for using the Learning Standards in classroom planning. The final page of this document is a chart showing how the three set of early learning standards align.
Filename: Linking Standards to Classroom Planning.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:17:00 PM

Enrollment & Getting to Know You Meeting Guide - PFC-01 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: PFC-01 Getting to Know You (05.01.08).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:21:00 PM

IEP/IFSP Information Sheet - PFC-02 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: PFC-02 IEP.IFSP Sign-off (05.01.08).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:22:00 PM

What is a Stakeholder? - PFC-03 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: PFC-03 What Is a Stakeholder 5.1.08.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:23:00 PM

Parent Handbook Topic Areas - LM-01 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: LM-01 Parent Handbook 5.1.08.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:24:00 PM

Organizational Chart Samples - LM-02 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: LM-02 Sample Organization Charts 5.1.08.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:25:00 PM

Job Descriptions Guide - LM-03 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: LM-03 Job Description Guide 5.1.08.doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:26:00 PM

Mission Statement Article - LM-04 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: LM-04 Mission Statement 5.1.08.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:26:00 PM

Injury and Illness Tracking Guide - LM-06 (5/1/08)
Filename: LM-06 Illnesss Injury Tracking System 5.1.08.doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:42:00 PM

STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Plan Instructions & Appendices - CQI-01 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: CQI-01 STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Plan Instructions and Appendices.doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:44:00 PM

STARS Resource Planning Guide - CQI-02 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: CQI-02 Resource Planning Guide.doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:44:00 PM

Change of Directorship - CQI-03 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: CQI-03 Change Of Directorship (Optional Tool).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:45:00 PM

This tool tailored to School Age providers provides content and questions that should be considered in the development of a curriculum statement.
Filename: LP-01 (SAC) Curriculum Statement Template.doc
Updated: 10/29/2008 3:09:00 PM

This document provides a clear method to show the alignment of curriculum and the First Grade Standards.
Filename: LP-04 (1st) Aligning Curriculum w. 1st Gr Standards.doc
Updated: 10/29/2008 3:10:00 PM

This document provides a clear method to show the alignment of curriculum and the Second Grade Standards.
Filename: LP-04 (2nd) Aligning Curriculum w. 2nd Gr Standards.doc
Updated: 10/29/2008 3:11:00 PM

This template is a sample to provide guidance to your activity planning for your school-age program.
Filename: LP-05 (SAC) Lesson Plan Template.doc
Updated: 10/29/2008 3:13:00 PM

This form can be used to link Key Learning Areas with activities throughout the week.
Filename: LP-06 (SAC) Activity Schedule WeekAtGlance.doc
Updated: 10/29/2008 3:16:00 PM

STAR 4
STARS Qualifications PD At-A-Glance - SQ-01 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: SQ-01 STARS Qualifications PD At-A-Glance (05.01.08).doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:03:00 PM

ECE Credit Guidelines - SQ-02 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: SQ-02 ECE Credit Guidelines _05.01.08_.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:04:00 PM

Career Lattice Information Sheet - SQ-03 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: SQ-03 Career Lattice Info Sheet _05.01.08_.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:07:00 PM

Alternate Pathways to Meeting Directors Qualifications - SQ-04 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: SQ-04 Alternate Pathways to Dir Quals.pdf
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:09:00 PM

Observation/Assessment/Conference Tracking Sheet - LP-03 (dated 5/1/08)
Filename: LP-03 Obs-Assess-Conf Trckng Sheet 05.01.08.doc
Updated: 6/20/2008 2:14:00 PM

Aligning Curriculum with the Pre-Kindergarten Standards - LP-04 (dated 2/1/08): This document provides a clear method to show the alignment of curriculum and the Pre-Kindergarten Standards.
Filename: Pre-K Curricula Crosswalk Aid.pdf
Updated: