QUALITYstarsNY Implements Updates to Standards Evidence Requirements
As of February 1, QUALITYstarsNY's updated guidance around evidence requirements for the Standards Inventory submission process are in effect.
Governor Hochul Visits QUALITYstarsNY Participant CEO Community Resource Center in Troy
On January 15, Governor Kathy Hochul visited the Commission for Economic Opportunity’s (CEO) Community Resource Center, a Head Start program and QUALITYstarsNY participant located in Troy, New York. During her visit, Governor Hochul spent time with educators and children in the center’s classrooms and hosted a press conference regarding expanded state policies related to early childhood education.
Apply for the QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship for Spring 2024 Semester by Nov. 10
The application for the QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship for the spring 2024 semester is open October 1 - November 10, 2024. If you work in an early childhood program participating in QUALITYstarsNY and are pursuing an early childhood education degree or credit-bearing coursework, you may be eligible to apply for the scholarship!
Revisions to Standards Evidence Requirements Guidance
QUALITYstarsNY is releasing revisions to guidance around evidence requirements for the Standards Inventory submission process, which will go into effect January 31, 2025. Learn more about the revisions and access the updated Standards Guidance documents to prepare for these changes.
NYS Expands Child Care Fee Assistance for Military Families under MCCYN-PLUS
On September 25, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) program launched in New York State to increase the availability of child care options for the state’s military families. MCCYN-PLUS extends eligibility for the federal military child care fee assistance program to all licensed/registered child care programs in New York State.
New York State Budget for FY 2023-2024 Maintains $5 Million Funding for QUALITYstarsNY
On February 1, Governor Hochul released her Executive Budget for FY 2024. The proposed budget maintains the $5 million annual funding for QUALITYstarsNY; however, a sustained, increased investment in QUALITYstarsNY is needed to safeguard program quality as policies are implemented to expand access and affordability for families.
Celebrating Provider Appreciation Day 2023 with Video from the QUALITYstarsNY Team
May 12, 2023 is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. Watch this video of messages from the QUALITYstarsNY team to thank New York's early childhood providers for all you do for children and families!
QUALITYstarsNY Reaches Historic Milestone of 1000+ Participants
More than 1,000 early childhood programs across New York State are now participating in QUALITYstarsNY! This is a historic participation milestone for QUALITYstarsNY as New York State’s early childhood Quality Rating & Improvement System.
Spotlight: Hughes Home Day Care | Western New York
Hughes Home Day Care is a family child care program in Cheektowaga, NY that joined QUALITYstarsNY's Start with Stars initiative in October, 2022 after being awarded an OCFS Child [...]
Applying for QUALITYstarsNY & Start with Stars
How to get starting with the application process for QUALITYstarsNY & Start with Stars