quality rating system

	Southwest Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral

What is QRS?

The Quality Rating System (QRS) is a way for parents to compare providers based on their QRS level of quality. Provider involvement is voluntary. Providers may request an application from the regional Child Care Resource and Referral QRS Specialist by email or call 800-945-9778.

What are the benefits for providers?

Participation demonstrates to parents and the community that you are committed to providing quality child care, and to working towards improving the quality of the care that you provide. If you choose to participate, you will receive an achievement bonus each time your rating is re-determined or renewed. Ratings are good for two years.

How do providers get the necessary forms?

Click here to download the forms from the QRS Website, or contact the Regional Quality Rating Specialist. For health and safety related forms, contact your local Child Care Nurse Consultant.

QRS Achievement Bonus Schedule for Child Care Centers
QRS Level	Center licensed to care for up to 25 children	Center licensed to care for26-50 children	Center licensed to care for 51-100 children	Center licensed to care for more than 100 children
2	$400	$800	$1200	$1600
3	$600	$1200	$1800	$2400
4	$800	$1600	$2400	$3200
5	$1000	$2000	$3000	$4000

Achievement Bonus Schedule for Child Development Homes
QRS level	Bonus
2	$400
3	$600
4	$800
5	$1000

Click here to learn more about the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies.

Click here to learn more about Quality Assurance.

Funding is provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services through the Child Care Development Fund.

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Last updated: 7/7/2008