CCMPL 114 (Step Up To Quality Sample Forms - New)
Child Care Manual Procedure Letter No. 114
October 18, 2017
TO: All Child Care Manual Holders
FROM: Cynthia C. Dungey, Director
SUBJECT: Step Up To Quality Sample Forms - New

Background:

The Office of Family Assistance has created several sample Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) forms to assist programs and family child care providers to achieve or maintain their SUTQ rating.

The following new sample forms coincide with the current standards and are being introduced for the following sub-domains:

Child Screening and Assessment Sub-Domain

  • JFS 01378 "Developmental Screening Referral Process For Three To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"

Staff Supports Sub-Domain:

  • JFS 01364 "Written Wage Structure For One to Five-Star Ratings for Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"
  • JFS 01371 "Approved Staff Supports For Two To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"

Program Administration Sub-Domain:

  • JFS 01383 "Annual Survey Process For Four To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"

Staff Management Sub-Domain:

  • JFS 01365 "Description of Professional Development Planning Process For One To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"
  • JFS 01374 "Professional Development Plan Annual Summary For Three To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) Annual Report"

Transition Sub-Domain:

  • JFS 01363 "Written Transition Information For One to Five-Star Ratings for Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"
  • JFS 01368 "Sample Transition Activities For Two To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"
  • JFS 01369 "Records Transfer Policy/Request For Two To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"
  • JFS 01373 "Transition Plan For Three To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"
  • JFS 01381 "Program Transition Policies For Four To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"

Communication and Engagement Sub-Domain:

  • JFS 01366 "Community Resources Information For One To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"
  • JFS 01367 "Family Engagement Activities For Two To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"
  • JFS 01370 "Family Engagement Model Or Process For Four to Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"
  • JFS 01372 "Health And Child Development Information For Two To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"
  • JFS 01375 "Health Referral Process For Three To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"
  • JFS 01377 "Family Education Information For Three To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"
  • JFS 01379 "Health Screening Process For Three To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"
  • JFS 01382 "Parent Volunteer Group For Four To Five-Star Ratings For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)"

Please contact the Child Care Policy Helpdesk at 1-877-302-2347, option 4, if you have any questions.