Is there a separate application for QUALITYstarsNY and Start with Stars?
No, the application is the same to apply for either QUALITYstarsNY or Start with Stars or QUALITYstarsNY. If you are an RFA 1 awardee or an RFA 2 awardee [...]
Do I have to join The Aspire Registry before applying for QUALITYstarsNY / Start with Stars?
Through our new application process, you do not need to join The Aspire Registry before applying for QUALITYstarsNY / Start with Stars. If you are not yet a member [...]
What can I expect as a QUALITYstarsNY participant?
Continuous quality improvement is the core focus of QUALITYstarsNY and the support we provide to early childhood programs. When your program joins, you will be partnered with a dedicated [...]
What resources are available to QUALITYstarsNY programs?
Programs participating in QUALITYstarsNY receive: Ongoing support from their Quality Improvement Specialist Data-driven assessment through the rating process to inform quality improvement planning Professional development opportunities and scholarships for [...]
How long does participation in QUALITYstarsNY last?
Child Care Deserts Grant programs are expected to participate throughout the duration of the grant term. However, they are welcome to continue to participate in QUALITYstarsNY once the grant [...]
(RFA 2) If I’m already participating in QUALITYstarsNY, how will this impact my benchmarks for the Child Care Deserts Grant?
If you are already participating and awarded and RFA 2 grant, QUALITYstarsNY will assess where your program is in the participation process using the Participation Benchmarks Guidelines and you [...]
How will my program benefit from participating in Start with Stars?
As a Start with Stars participant, your program will be paired with a Quality Improvement Specialist (QI Specialist) with expertise in the field of early childhood education. Your QI [...]
What will I be expected to do as a Start with Stars participant?
As a Start with Stars participant, you are expected to meet every 2-4 weeks with your QI Specialist on-site at your program and regularly communicate with them via email [...]
How long does participation in Start with Stars last?
Your program will participate in Start with Stars for six months, after which you’ll transition into QUALITYstarsNY.
Am I required to transition into QUALITYstarsNY after participating in Start with Stars as part of the Child Care Deserts Grant?
Yes, programs must participate in QUALITYstarsNY for the duration of their grant term after completing 6 months in Start with Stars.