Benefits of Being Qualistar-rated

The Qualistar Rating™ helps you learn about the quality of your child care program
With your Rating you receive a detailed Quality Performance Profile© (QPP) specific to your program that includes the strengths and areas for improvement in your overall program, as well as classroom by classroom
Rated programs can access funding opportunities and support for quality improvement such as training and technical assistance and other resources offered though Qualistar’s Quality Improvement department
Qualistar-rated programs receive increased Child Care Assistance Program reimbursements in some Colorado counties
Rated programs offer parents more information about their program quality by agreeing to post their Quality Rating Report on referral lists. This helps parents make more informed choices
Rated programs appear at the top of the referral lists families receive as part of their child care referral, whether generated by phone or the Qualistar Colorado Child Care search
Becoming Qualistar-rated demonstrates to parents that you are committed to providing quality child care
The high quality child care that you have committed to is better for children
Qualistar Rating™ components support early childhood best practices
Becoming rated provides recognition for programs that are working to improve the quality of the care they provide
Midpoint self assessment tools and resources are provided to all rated programs to help them on their quality improvement journey