How to Apply for Keystone Stars Designations Through an Alternate Pathway

Go to papdregistry.org.  

Click Login in the top right corner.

Enter your email address and password, then click Login. 

As the DirectorOwner, click on the name of your organization from the top right-hand corner drop-down menu. 

Before applying for designation, visit the Program Info tab in your organization’s profile to upload your accreditation. Please see the full tip sheet on how to upload or edit your accreditation at pakeys.org/submit-accreditation-for-keystone-stars-alternative-pathways-designation.

Within your organization’s profile, select Keystone STARS/Grants tab and click Quality Overview underneath.

NOTE: You may also access the Quality Dashboard from the left-hand menu by selecting Quality Overview shown below.

Click Applications.

Click on Apply on the section noted as Keystone STARS or Annual Renewal, whichever will apply to your program at the time.

Click on Review for each section marked as review and confirm that information is correct.

Click the Review button for Pathways and STARS. 

Click the appropriate selection when applying for a STARS designation. You will then choose Yes, you are seeking designation through an Alternate Pathway. This will populate any accreditation you have uploaded in your Program Info tab. Select the accreditation you are choosing as your Alternate Pathway. Failure to check yes to the Alternate Pathway question and to choose an accrediting agency will result in the application needed to be returned to the provider.

Once the required selections are made, select Save & Confirm at the bottom of the screen.

Click the Review Button for on Additional Site Questions. 

Answer all questions regarding the site, when finished click Save & Confirm at the bottom of the screen.

Click the Review button for Activities and Initiatives. 

Check all applicable options regarding the activities and initiatives at the site, when finished click Save & Confirm at the bottom of the screen. 

Click the Review button for Program Yearly Changes.

Answer all questions regarding any changes withing the past year, when finished click Save & Confirm at the bottom of the screen. 

Once all application review options have been completed, they will be denoted as confirmed on the screen and the application will be ready for submission. 

To Submit the Application, click on the Submit Application button at the bottom of the screen. 

Once you have reviewed the terms and conditions, select I Agree and click Continue. 

Be sure you are ready to submit the application and click Yes. 

You will receive a confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted, click OK.