Environment Rating Scales - Program Quality

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(a) Center-based programs and family child care home networks shall complete an environment rating scale as defined in subsection 18270.5(f) of this Chapter, that is appropriate for the type of setting and age of children served, to measure program quality:

(1) Every three (3) years as part of the program compliance review; and

(2) Annually as part of the self-evaluation process.

(b) For each environment rating scale completed, the contractor shall achieve a minimum average score of “Good” on each subscale.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.