Rating system launches!

3,875 programs and providers and providers have stepped up and are participating in Great Start to Quality.  The first ratings will be released Monday, Dec. 17. Letters were sent to programs notifying them about the launch of ratings.

 

Ratings for 66 programs - representing 339 classrooms that have achieved the highest level of quality (either four or five stars) will be post on www.greatstartCONNECT.org. More than 50,000 Michigan families use the website each year to find child care and preschool programs, and the addition of the ratings is expected to increase that number.

 

Ratings will continue to roll out over the next few months and a larger group of programs will be released early next year, after the education standards are reviewed to determine if they should include a broader range of academic degrees and recognize experience in the field.   Programs will continue to receive communications about the roll out and any updates about Great Start to Quality.

 

Inquiries about Great Start to Quality should be directed to the Great Start to Quality Resource Centers for consistency in messaging.  The Resource Centers stand ready to answer questions, field comments, and support programs to participate in Great Start to Quality Programs can contact the resource center toll-free at 1-877-614-7328.