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Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)
Information about the Commonwealth's new program to measure and monitor quality levels in programs. Includes definitions, measurement tools, resources, the online program manager and background information. -
Forms for Program Administration
Forms to help run a program: background record checks, program management, financial assistance, grant applications. -
Head Start
Eligibility and application information about this nationally-funded program promoting school readiness. -
Program License Information
Information about contacting your licensor to make changes. -
Parent and Program Guidance Materials (technical assistance)
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Services for Children with Disabilities & Special Needs
Early intervention, transition planning, resources and general information about special education. -
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program
UPK promotes school readiness and positive outcomes for children. The program includes grants for programs to meet and maintain the quality requirements of the program.
The Official Website of the Executive Office of Education (EDU)
Executive Office of Education
Provider and Program Administration
Early childhood is a time when social, emotional and cognitive development are tightly connected. Knowing what separates effective programs for children during these important stages of growth is essential to ensuring the future prosperity of the Commonwealth.
This section provides a full collection of resources - information, regulations, and applications - to help make sure that primary care providers and early care program administrators are working in harmony to support those effectiveness factors that will provide the most productive early care environments for children.
This section provides a full collection of resources - information, regulations, and applications - to help make sure that primary care providers and early care program administrators are working in harmony to support those effectiveness factors that will provide the most productive early care environments for children.