The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of Child Care and Preschool Proposals

Mar 16, 2017 - Consortia Use QRIS Matrix to Rate Providers in Key Areas. The QRIS matrix has five tiers (or ratings) for providers. Tier 1 is equivalent to meeting minimum licensing health and safety standards, whereas Tier 3 is roughly equivalent to the program requirements for State Preschool and the other contract ‑based child care programs.
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