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STARS Performance Standards and Program Manual Documents

To access these documents, please visit the main Keystone STARS page.

Keystone STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool (ECT)

• STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool Center Group (PDF)
• STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool Center Group (XLSX)
• STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool Family (PDF)
• STARS Enrollment Calculation Tool Family (XLSX)

Additional Support Documents

• Suggested Measurement Evidence and Documentation (PDF)
  [Designed to provide suggestions for types of evidence to submit to showcase program strengths. Updated 06/29/2018.]
• Request for Keystone STARS Designation and Attestation (PDF)
  [This updated form is for all programs should use this form when completing their annual Keystone STARS annual review as well as when requesting to move up in STAR levels. This form combines the previous Request for Keystone STARS Designation, Annual Review Form, and Program Profile forms. Updated 07/15/2019.]
• Continuous Quality Improvement Plan Example #1 (PDF)
  [This document contains general requirements and instructions on creating a STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQI Plan). Updated 07/23/2018.]
• Continuous Quality Improvement Plan Example #2 (PDF)
  [This document contains general requirements and instructions on creating a STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQI Plan). Updated 07/23/2018.]
• PQAS and Professional Development Requirements (PDF)
  [Updated 04/16/2019]
• Professional Development and Staff Qualifications Grid (PDF)
  [Updated 07/23/2018.]

Keystone STARS SMART Document Uploader Webinar

A self-paced recorded webinar is now available for providers to watch as an introduction and tutorial on using the Keystone STARS SMART Document Uploader. This webinar lasts approximately 40 minutes and is available at any time. *Note: the SMART Document Uploader webinar is an unlisted video on YouTube and can only be found using the direct link below.

• View the webinar now. (Youtube)

New Enhancements to Keystone STARS Smart Document Uploader Available Now! (July 2019)

• View the announcement on the PA Key website. (WWW)
• View a flyer including training times through October 1, 2019. (PDF)

Grants & Awards Documents 2019-20

• Visit the Keystone STARS Grants & Awards page

Keystone STARS Bonus Points

• After School Quality (PDF)
• Eco Health Child Care (PDF)
• Farm to ECE (PDF)
• PA NAP SACC (PDF)
• PBIS (PDF)