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STAR 4 Worksheet for Head Start
Filename: HS STAR 4 WS (2009-2010).doc
Updated: 9/22/2009 10:28:00 AM

STAR 3 Worksheet for Head Start
Filename: HS STAR 3 WS (2009-2010).doc
Updated: 9/22/2009 10:28:00 AM

Cover letter for Good, Better, Best: PAs CQI Guide to Best Practice document.
Filename: CoverLetterGBB.pdf
Updated: 10/22/2009 3:32:00 PM

This optional tool can be used by providers to assist in developing a Continuous Quality Improvement plan. It can also be used to determine at what point in the spectrum a Keystone STARS standard is being met.
Filename: GBB - PAs CQI Guide to Best Practice Version 1.0.pdf
Updated: 10/22/2009 3:32:00 PM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers effective July 1, 2010.
Filename: 2010-2011 Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers.pdf
Updated: 5/13/2010 10:44:00 AM

Overview of the Keystone STARS Awards Structure.
Filename: 2010-11 Overview Award Structure dated 06.22.10.pdf
Updated: 6/23/2010 10:23:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool / Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) for Centers and Group Homes
Filename: DES-04 Ctr.Grp STARS Enr Calc Tool 10-11.doc
Updated: 8/23/2010 4:01:00 PM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool / Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) for Centers and Group Homes -- Microsoft Excel Version
Filename: DES-04 Ctr.Grp STARS Enr Calc Tool 10-11 - Excel.xls
Updated: 8/23/2010 4:02:00 PM

Enrollment application for Keystone STARS program
Filename: STARS Enrollment Application.pdf
Updated: 8/24/2010 10:48:00 AM

This form contains the Site Environment Checklist required to become a Start with STARS provider and the Start with STARS Grant Request.
Filename: FA-01 SiteEnv-SWS Grant Requests (Center-Group).docx
Updated: 8/24/2010 3:08:00 PM

PDF version of the Site Environment Checklist & Start with STARS Grant Request for Centers/Group Homes
Filename: FA-01 SiteEnv-SWS Grant Requests (Center-Group).pdf
Updated: 8/25/2010 9:59:00 AM

Providing financial awards to child care facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to improve outcomes for children and promote CQI. This document is designed to assist programs in creating written justifications of financial award use and provides recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending.pdf
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:08:00 AM

STAR 1
Cover letter for Good, Better, Best: PAs CQI Guide to Best Practice document.
Filename: CoverLetterGBB.pdf
Updated: 10/22/2009 3:32:00 PM

This optional tool can be used by providers to assist in developing a Continuous Quality Improvement plan. It can also be used to determine at what point in the spectrum a Keystone STARS standard is being met.
Filename: GBB - PAs CQI Guide to Best Practice Version 1.0.pdf
Updated: 10/22/2009 3:32:00 PM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers effective July 1, 2010.
Filename: 2010-2011 Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers.pdf
Updated: 5/13/2010 10:44:00 AM

Overview of the Keystone STARS Awards Structure.
Filename: 2010-11 Overview Award Structure dated 06.22.10.pdf
Updated: 6/23/2010 10:23:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool / Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) for Centers and Group Homes
Filename: DES-04 Ctr.Grp STARS Enr Calc Tool 10-11.doc
Updated: 8/23/2010 4:01:00 PM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool / Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) for Centers and Group Homes -- Microsoft Excel Version
Filename: DES-04 Ctr.Grp STARS Enr Calc Tool 10-11 - Excel.xls
Updated: 8/23/2010 4:02:00 PM

The intent of the Keystone STARS Support Grant is to assist STAR 1 designated providers in achieving a higher STAR designation through continuous quality improvement.
Filename: FA-02 Support Grant Request (Center-Group).docx
Updated: 8/24/2010 3:10:00 PM

PDF version of the STARS Support Grant Request for Centers/Group Homes
Filename: FA-02 Support Grant Request (Center-Group).pdf
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:00:00 AM

STAR 1 Worksheet - Centers (2010-2011)
Filename: WS1-02 STAR 1 Worksheet - Center.docx
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:00:00 AM

STAR 1 Worksheet for School Age Child Care (2010-2011)
Filename: WS1-02 STAR 1 Worksheet SACC.docx
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:05:00 AM

Providing financial awards to child care facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to improve outcomes for children and promote CQI. This document is designed to assist programs in creating written justifications of financial award use and provides recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending.pdf
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:08:00 AM

STAR 2
Cover letter for Good, Better, Best: PAs CQI Guide to Best Practice document.
Filename: CoverLetterGBB.pdf
Updated: 10/22/2009 3:32:00 PM

This optional tool can be used by providers to assist in developing a Continuous Quality Improvement plan. It can also be used to determine at what point in the spectrum a Keystone STARS standard is being met.
Filename: GBB - PAs CQI Guide to Best Practice Version 1.0.pdf
Updated: 10/22/2009 3:32:00 PM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers effective July 1, 2010.
Filename: 2010-2011 Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers.pdf
Updated: 5/13/2010 10:44:00 AM

Overview of the Keystone STARS Awards Structure.
Filename: 2010-11 Overview Award Structure dated 06.22.10.pdf
Updated: 6/23/2010 10:23:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool / Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) for Centers and Group Homes
Filename: DES-04 Ctr.Grp STARS Enr Calc Tool 10-11.doc
Updated: 8/23/2010 4:01:00 PM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool / Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) for Centers and Group Homes -- Microsoft Excel Version
Filename: DES-04 Ctr.Grp STARS Enr Calc Tool 10-11 - Excel.xls
Updated: 8/23/2010 4:02:00 PM

The STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) is available to eligible providers at a STAR 2 or higher.
Filename: FA-03 STARS Financial Award Request - MERA (Centers-Groups).docx
Updated: 8/24/2010 3:12:00 PM

PDF version of the STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) Request for Centers/Group Homes
Filename: FA-03 STARS Financial Award Request - MERA (Centers-Groups).pdf
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:05:00 AM

STAR 2 Worksheet - Centers (2010-2011)
Filename: WS2-02 STAR 2 Worksheet - Center.docx
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:05:00 AM

STAR 2 Worksheet for School Age Child Care (2010-2011)
Filename: WS2-02 STAR 2 Worksheet SACC.docx
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:05:00 AM

Providing financial awards to child care facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to improve outcomes for children and promote CQI. This document is designed to assist programs in creating written justifications of financial award use and provides recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending.pdf
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:08:00 AM

STAR 3
STAR 3 Worksheet for Head Start
Filename: HS STAR 3 WS (2009-2010).doc
Updated: 9/22/2009 10:28:00 AM

Early Learning Network - A Guide for Parents
Filename: ELN Parent Flyer Updated 10 15 09.pdf
Updated: 10/15/2009 4:12:00 PM

Cover letter for Good, Better, Best: PAs CQI Guide to Best Practice document.
Filename: CoverLetterGBB.pdf
Updated: 10/22/2009 3:32:00 PM

This optional tool can be used by providers to assist in developing a Continuous Quality Improvement plan. It can also be used to determine at what point in the spectrum a Keystone STARS standard is being met.
Filename: GBB - PAs CQI Guide to Best Practice Version 1.0.pdf
Updated: 10/22/2009 3:32:00 PM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers effective July 1, 2010.
Filename: 2010-2011 Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers.pdf
Updated: 5/13/2010 10:44:00 AM

Overview of the Keystone STARS Awards Structure.
Filename: 2010-11 Overview Award Structure dated 06.22.10.pdf
Updated: 6/23/2010 10:23:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool / Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) for Centers and Group Homes
Filename: DES-04 Ctr.Grp STARS Enr Calc Tool 10-11.doc
Updated: 8/23/2010 4:01:00 PM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool / Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) for Centers and Group Homes -- Microsoft Excel Version
Filename: DES-04 Ctr.Grp STARS Enr Calc Tool 10-11 - Excel.xls
Updated: 8/23/2010 4:02:00 PM

The STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) is available to eligible providers at a STAR 2 or higher.
Filename: FA-03 STARS Financial Award Request - MERA (Centers-Groups).docx
Updated: 8/24/2010 3:12:00 PM

PDF version of the STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) Request for Centers/Group Homes
Filename: FA-03 STARS Financial Award Request - MERA (Centers-Groups).pdf
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:05:00 AM

STAR 3 Worksheet - Centers (2010-2011)
Filename: WS3-02 STAR 3 Worksheet - Center.docx
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:05:00 AM

STAR 3 Worksheet for School Age Child Care (2010-2011)
Filename: WS3-02 STAR 3 Worksheet SACC.docx
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:05:00 AM

Providing financial awards to child care facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to improve outcomes for children and promote CQI. This document is designed to assist programs in creating written justifications of financial award use and provides recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending.pdf
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:08:00 AM

STAR 4
STAR 4 Worksheet for Head Start
Filename: HS STAR 4 WS (2009-2010).doc
Updated: 9/22/2009 10:28:00 AM

Early Learning Network - A Guide for Parents
Filename: ELN Parent Flyer Updated 10 15 09.pdf
Updated: 10/15/2009 4:12:00 PM

Cover letter for Good, Better, Best: PAs CQI Guide to Best Practice document.
Filename: CoverLetterGBB.pdf
Updated: 10/22/2009 3:32:00 PM

This optional tool can be used by providers to assist in developing a Continuous Quality Improvement plan. It can also be used to determine at what point in the spectrum a Keystone STARS standard is being met.
Filename: GBB - PAs CQI Guide to Best Practice Version 1.0.pdf
Updated: 10/22/2009 3:32:00 PM

The Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers effective July 1, 2010.
Filename: 2010-2011 Keystone STARS Performance Standards for Centers.pdf
Updated: 5/13/2010 10:44:00 AM

Overview of the Keystone STARS Awards Structure.
Filename: 2010-11 Overview Award Structure dated 06.22.10.pdf
Updated: 6/23/2010 10:23:00 AM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool / Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) for Centers and Group Homes
Filename: DES-04 Ctr.Grp STARS Enr Calc Tool 10-11.doc
Updated: 8/23/2010 4:01:00 PM

STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool / Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) for Centers and Group Homes -- Microsoft Excel Version
Filename: DES-04 Ctr.Grp STARS Enr Calc Tool 10-11 - Excel.xls
Updated: 8/23/2010 4:02:00 PM

The STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) is available to eligible providers at a STAR 2 or higher.
Filename: FA-03 STARS Financial Award Request - MERA (Centers-Groups).docx
Updated: 8/24/2010 3:12:00 PM

PDF version of the STARS Merit and Education & Retention Award (MERA) Request for Centers/Group Homes
Filename: FA-03 STARS Financial Award Request - MERA (Centers-Groups).pdf
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:05:00 AM

STAR 4 Worksheet - Centers (2010-2011)
Filename: WS4-02 STAR 4 Worksheet - Center.docx
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:06:00 AM

STAR 4 Worksheet for School Age Child Care (2010-2011)
Filename: WS4-02 STAR 4 Worksheet SACC.docx
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:06:00 AM

STAR 4 (Accredited) Worksheet - Centers (2010-2011)
Filename: WS4A-02 STAR 4A Worksheet - Center.docx
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:06:00 AM

STAR 4 (Accredited) Worksheet for School Age Child Care
Filename: WS4A-02 STAR 4A Worksheet SACC.docx
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:06:00 AM

Providing financial awards to child care facilities serving children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to improve outcomes for children and promote CQI. This document is designed to assist programs in creating written justifications of financial award use and provides recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
Filename: FA-08 Best Practices in STARS Financial Award Spending.pdf
Updated: 8/25/2010 10:08:00 AM