Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3). %PDF-1.5 % o-?{X0bf9~{;UL>85c`*,y@E c`R;N2b i It is important to discuss either option with your child care licensing consultant. For example, there are 5 infant and toddler classrooms and 5 preschool classrooms. x]o9=@|008+wuAVDb{%eg3'-vw1H~E~|UX|u8>7?^:_._?N_qa}=>\}?Gj/.o(_`X"Yp%\U. According to a survey of providers, the five most common ways to prepare include: If less than half of the children are present, the assessor will ask the teacher and/or director whether more children are expected to arrive. Following the 3 Star requirements are additional High-Quality Practices that programs must demonstrate to . IoC"Dx1{>?tx 7ggXdT}.)k%.O;~\_&CRoKv.McxTX(6X 9V9\ab>?~f#,O l pKu\bYbD(FEW-r1llPM7E)veX&vVb?'f/vv2Uw)o6r0]FQK&wu"p]/gYSR'munQ _#(PR56 3Ppc3i<7\/6}1{n5.iDk(q7~KHJ:p& O3yhfvji5C(|l^Q\jkSD hsNS&1pSZ'YRu,w>JPr(?fg~*W?TF n68`y^7Eynys_\xF5[AX1F,j]:h$IfPkmW7[WUh^~-izQ4m7 hXn7>&hex &kk, K)re](V,pf8{VQH B-F)HD. What Does the ECERS-3 Measure? These will include 3 ECERS-R and 2 ITERS-R assessments. See chart below todetermine what substantial portion of the day is for your classroom.Length of Session Time Required Length of Session Time . Occasionally, child care providers raise objections or disagree with some aspect of the report. endstream endobj startxref ? Meal Guidelines: Ages 1 - 12 and/or Infant Meal Guidelines: Ages 0 to 11 months. hb``` cc`aX$Q7j=chy@M_Clz`$^;"0;DY%?^SYt ^PE$Zq$T\!M@`{$VJ b;d8FIGQY 4V#HADX^(^`vHd 1YbhFXi1 V2`d9 0e .y&'8T0Z0]`2>9Br5stream endstream endobj startxref 741 0 obj <> endobj <> |s?^+4|,W,?UlV"+j)[jnrz}~`q VO1FMfegMS8JAGu:e**)3=PWRH5^V/ G>_B^oV-7{~K- I!F! When school-age children are combined with preschool children in the afternoons, the ages of the majority of children enrolled will determine if a SACERS-U is needed. hV]O;+~o[)m*h+BoV${s#%(Yw.iE=3s !D/ Qp Some of the requirements for items under this subscale Scoring Refinements. J !8.T6'y} iwzni_otmcg+N-?TNA4\S_H]**t*PPOpLjrSr(X6,: !zn{Y}.g8J"= Then consider the total number of classrooms in operation. %PDF-1.5 % lbj][%K!m$-%0v4^? .]5m}Sq!tb~]b8IGG;}cF*WQ7~u*lIj\A5rjNt1xM\|gdDNh:Ut#1d{?I~]`}_`KG._'h {[HWL._uzA&\HM[#=E@dQ, B_ ECERS-R Webinar Series . ECERS Environmental Requirements Title 22 Title 5/Education Code/ECERS Buildings and Grounds A comfortable temperature shall be maintained at all times Keep center clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair Use of protective devic es such as nonslip material on rugs Keep all areas of potential hazard free of obstruction ECERS-R 101 Why the DECE uses the ECERS -R tool What the ECERS -R tool measures, broadly . H\n0. q+|+Y?lLZ^\2f+:e^T;1ezvv`M5PDUVhB$JbyIT4pC. Group time. Interview with Staff YoungStar Consultant will contact your program to schedule an initial visit and . kh2G&g m+Bv#2o=Q^ An ITERS-R, ECERS-R, and SACERS-U assessment will be needed, so each room will be assessed. 5{V=|Go1`3y =lbIY=%XiyQWaH~ m?_Xu>V*` l.7>%{m4pS[ xp! 4 If the observation reaches the halfway point, based on the scheduled nap time) and too few children are present, the assessment will need to be completed on another day. ECERS-R 101 Why the DECE uses the ECERS -R tool What the ECERS -R tool measures, broadly . If the previous rating scale score was less than 4.0, on one or more assessments, the program may be eligible for onefree re-assessment per applicable scale. Participate in a self-assessment before the scheduled assessment. .8>l o3!yVk&0,cR Teachers need to be aware of their own reactions to the stress/pressure of an assessment and make sure to avoid changing their own behaviors or expectations for children when there is an assessor present. Sample Schedule B (same schedule as above with more transitions specified) 7:30 Arrive in room, wash hands Comment: ECERS does not require this level of specificity. Page 3 of 24. 1244 0 obj <>stream q`UUtxUC~TG4_etv$t2>V=W8\K95^o3o0n-=A"6AF_8Y kvg0BG`r yFHT= 0S//J'!xA_"r>GZ ,4D1daj;B6{{XQV&)z`6`F5`VfGG}HH}#z/F^hhyh _bt.P-$N#K]rUs_X$b[c\A7k[a 5&2l!2`!h:/_W&|BZ'YvSjvYvVZvxQ\?3#X,5A. This helps insure that children have appropriate experiences, indoors and outdoors, with much time for child-selected learning and consistent expectations. For NC's assessment process, items that directly reflect children's daily experiences are scored. hb```f``J``e`icd@ A+ g[FMA9K4 V/oex{NT (10Jttt 50vt@lPGGd420] hb```b``c`a``[ @1h``d 4 n6oO^3y"iS[3~}qYnyY7!bwyY,tsH*&n1_S. 978 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[954 38]/Info 953 0 R/Length 110/Prev 533937/Root 955 0 R/Size 992/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Keep in mind that for questions or information specific to NC's assessment process, NCRLAP's website is the primary source to use. For example, there is one toddler room, one preschool room, and one afterschool group. %%EOF Also, new items have been added on Interaction (staff-child, child-child and discipline), Curriculum (nature/science and math/number) Health & Safety and Parents & Staff. e`x3 ECERS-R Webinar Series . During the visit, the assessor will observe and take notes on a wide variety of interactions, activities, and materials as required by the rating scale. Title. Read and study the Environment Rating Scales and the NC Additional Notes. The ECERS-R is used in classrooms where the majority of children are 31 months old and older. W^8ayXep>`o0w+Lz+oZkK<8nvh~xNq@[L` ,J;SFiKiKtT After the assessment is scheduled, a packet of information and forms will be sent to you. Photo Credit: Education Development Center (EDC) 7-Point Scale What children directly experience Interactions How materials and space are used Accessibility Daily schedule and routines 1-2 Inadequate Children might be at risk 3-4 Minimal Meets basic health & safety 5-6 Good Developmentally appropriate hb```c@( F3 The ECERS-R is a tool that is used by the ELCD to assess the classroom environment of center-based programs as part of the requirements for quality elements of CDE subsidized child care contracts. The ECERS-R was published in 1998 as an updated version of the original ECERS, which came out in 1980. . 198 0 obj <> endobj To determine how many assessments are needed, first consider the age ranges of the different classrooms and which rating scale they fit into (e.g., infant and toddler rooms use the ITERS-R, older two-year old rooms and preschool rooms use the ECERS-R). Then you and/or your child care consultant may decide to call our office with any questions; your call will be forwarded to the appropriate staff person who will address your questions. How Do You Measure Quality? hb```w $ @6 3@{my2JNbIcg-cc`1F3dtkcoIJB At least two children must be enrolled for the assessment to occur. School age children need to be in care for at least two hours each afternoon before a SACERS-U assessment can be completed. Children tend to react more-so to changes in their teacher's actions or expectations, than they do to the presence of a new adult, because teachers are the adults they know and trust. In most circumstances the next assessment attempt will occur within the programs scheduling window; NCRLAP schedulers will contact the program if their window needs to be extended for some reason. The Environment Rating Scales can also be purchased from Teachers College Press (1-800-575-6566), Red Leaf Press (1-800-423-8309), Kaplan (1-800-334-2014) and Amazon.com. %PDF-1.3 % For programs that include a specific curriculum day (e.g., 8:00-2:30), wrap-around or before/after care hours operated under the same license will be considered, even if separate fees are required. The Third Edition of the ECERSis a major revision that introduces innovations in both the content and administration of the scale while retaining the continuity of the two principal characteristics of the ECERS, namely its comprehensive or global definition of quality and the reliance on observation as the primary source of information on which to base assessment of classroom quality. Also consider networking with providers who have experienced the assessment process. U:cvkyY-z u"@`QC[*f)`{k}#\6q.HNp9C2wEu+:! zAG9b Nl 60(n/_elp6_G^W8QN36G@X`@-BaOi*/~PWmW ]B} -1B0f8uj!`ej@@O^P7]cP^YLp -01Fn.!.D1$T8bS@a*@GSjJDus=a|e11&Y3Q`b .mNlmIz~Xq%bO}}WG"'4 _B]t5yjNQ/Lm30!D:P?wF=y;!;3LDks0zo)3a s&b7q6R6"?7))n)Ud|H$&L.0rzX ("4(q``(zYSQ7ja 26{-k!Glk?0v*!uT>.AX\p=lF D.-K"?|PoLI@=,4yr:H)T_2v=4'y=T\68X^aCW/%OG7FXe{ hePZ]8) m9;8c:~=32QxFOh?.D:H/[x\Bs There are some items and subscales that are not scored and these are: Copies of all of the rating scales are available at your local Resource & Referral and/or Partnership agencies. }M]GN/UfRi{A:{bwQj] O3[-38AZ=^"WkCNx,R.qhthfC{#e>7-No,n!,iq>Z-^){p#I]SghUax -x@;a{>jq\cvFGL7Qzu rc r?bk?qL6 QK*Dk@]OHk*{Ib0 f~h%jq2OPzcq{fNNs`oXbuCNg,qWjo+{}>WQQ yqOu`pe9=uP vkj1fN;W`in(czDsl(anm W(Sq6{(z&}+.`k`_%'&ZE$YIKf#A!Jw< &3_o5^[&v"NU\/mo@uf&|zcO$4>`qBOrT$;PC>8?`qJqy! The range of quality scores are easy to understand. 1. Schedule. @)cC'LLB5Vo4SkY`5}7Q:,w#?_le3UvZit-W:,+>vaibR{GEt$7]m0 .oSfI>$jW*2>Of0)(z@+taZFs6!d!8:Moa6yUeVPzb#?U>UU?,I*Vxq56)E^,kOrSSl;!FEY98zs`(D2k]$ QB4R, endstream endobj 746 0 obj <>stream For example, the assessor will observe indoor and outdoor spaces for play and routine care, materials used by the children, health practices, staff/child interactions, and so on. %PDF-1.7 % NCRLAP's Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment. There should not be a sudden need to overhaul a classroom because one or even a few children are now 31 months old. SACERS-U, Staff Development subscale, items 39-41. 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Therefore, when a classroom includes materials, activities, and a schedule that is developmentally appropriate, the requirements for the many, specific materials found in the ECERS-R should not be surprising for a group of children that includes older two-year-olds. However, after a programs star rating is issued, the program may decide to be re-assessed for a higher star rating. 991 0 obj <>stream This means that 5 assessments are needed in total. More than half of the children enrolled must be present for more than half of the observation time, for an assessment to be considered valid. 198 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<4BE035E12F6D0448A4089B5D62FF9FBD>]/Index[186 28]/Info 185 0 R/Length 80/Prev 322462/Root 187 0 R/Size 214/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream There are several standard documents that you should be aware and your consultant may have other documents related to the program standards portion of the NC Star Rated License. 0 )5-.hEymJkA7i?57J]0 4eS:$txlRpB:$@JLZ&*Iz#=H i.\FBqLZ}~R[R`3UF\GY6;UL{5P}6o(W;: Talk with a DCDEE Child Care Consultant about the assessment and/or receive assistance from an outside agency (such as your local Smart Start Partnership or Child Care Resource & Referral). This project is a program of the FPG Child Development Institute at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 35. This generally occurswhen children are not using the space andchildren will not be photographed. We encourage you to share your questions with your child care consultant. Adult interaction is in response to children's needs. When using the rating scales, each item is scored independently based on whether requirements endstream endobj startxref 186 0 obj <> endobj %%EOF These include the Classroom Information Form, the Teacher Information Form and copies of each classroom's daily schedule. However, it is important to remember that as two-year-olds mature, these additional materials are developmentally appropriate, and necessary to maintain and stimulate children's interest. 32. In child care centers that have multiple classrooms for one of the more of the rating scales, classrooms to be assessed are chosen on the day of each assessment using random selection. The completed report is forwarded to the DCDEE Child Care Consultant who will contact the owner/provider to review and discuss the summary report. Prior to the assessment inform the children that they will have a visitor to help them feel more comfortable during the assessment. endstream endobj 20 0 obj <>stream Or if 9 children are enrolled, then 5 must be present for more than half of the observation time. If there is only one classroom that fits into the age guideline of a rating scale, then that classroom will be assessed. hVmo6+bNJ@a,s A9G,$w$i$I8BrRc$"&\1D(lP`+38W$"~,vX]yO/n=[:8r;W0Z}Qb~=Y,E6`kX7 `I#rY4g'+oQu~l]Q=;3g:W};.^sSa3fXn.LMtYHAM!,1o.]Y=eQl[o Sp'}QYat?$bPki_ $oG~*Yi,_-7 O*:!. 1. hWn8>Xdy'E0`{$@d"jk If there are times of the day that tend to be more challenging or there are other predictable "higher need" times or situations, consider whether other program level resources, such as strategically using additional staff at these times, could be used to support teachers and enhance the functioning of each classroom. 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By using this site, you are agreeing to our. %PDF-1.5 % Upon Arrival of the Assessor Typically, most programs that choose to complete the assessment process for the Star Rated License will be assessed every 3 years, unless otherwise specified by their DCDEE Child Care Consultant. 7.1 "Wide selection" means a "significant variety" of topics. 1 0 obj Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Revised - For children birth through 30 months, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Revised - For children 31 months (e.g., over 2 1/2 years) through 5 years, Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Revised - Multi-age care for children birth through 12 years old, located in a home environment, School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated edition - For children age 5 year through 12 years, 5 = Good (developmentally appropriate care), ECERS-R Parents and Staff subscale, items 38-43, ITERS-R Parents and Staff subscale, items 33-39, FCCERS-R Parents and Provider subscale, items 35-38. _}3B%`CGF9H@s8l;lsoVNY4OZ|VId]@7scPK|^#qe?'=Aya{4L2R@Tz|oU8h jf 33X{btb-KB(JQEJX}!we91YZ~X%0z}/XKE>6N]X8 HXtWs9g:uGsC\jD4TP-g;$ n02rzT"z"z a9xS)Q+Q 1L30R&X`^v >pb~NfGT!~ SV#"C 8Ri`X+DZ]{VhYS}J Ugyd>)IgGgGz!w9"9L$9@$A;l? }?f* >V=,} This can help identify indicators beyond a lower scoring indicator or even those at the 7 level, where additional consideration may be helpful in improving children's experiences. endobj The ERS are structured, observation based classroom assessments that providecomprehensive coverage of the environment experienced by children (e.g., physical environment, language-reasoning, interactions, program structure, health and safety). . %X,p@8B:! hb```b``f``"nA10pl`Hh1a|a " v;,P6a^x!UuEwY*p KpTn[+x"cR. 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The observation will continue for at least 3 hours when using the ITERS-R, ECERS-R, and FCCERS-R, but is also likely that a longer observation will occur. hao6 0 53 0 obj <>stream szN8&"As)YX:kB5X1=aT qP }$r 0 This may include brainstorming with staff, training and technical assistance from local or regional resources, purchasing equipment, rearranging rooms, or reviewing and revising policies, procedures, and daily practices. If a program that scored at least 4.0 on each rating scale assessment wants to reapply for a higher star rating, the facility will be responsible for the cost of the re-assessment(s). C )%4,+>,VLF%A8g!8 / Some of the requirements foritems under this subscale Scoring Refinements. AAc ty4("6h=h X!qGp+ endstream endobj 36 0 obj <> endobj 37 0 obj <> endobj 38 0 obj <>stream As a certified ECERS-3 observer, I'm asked all the time what teachers NEED to do during an observation and this resource is the answer to that question! 954 0 obj <> endobj 2. For example, if a facility has 1-4 preschool classrooms then 1 ECERS-R assessment is needed. The following model schedule is provided to Preschool Example in an effort to ensure alignment with the requirements of the Preschool Development Grant and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale's (ECERS) recommendations and best practice. D2 @$$J&~(M & hbbd```b`` "H] md n %,kA$g>EAo4/?e` H4$4jF $ Beyond that consider the following: For the ERS assessment process, a programs operating hours are determined based on when the program opens and closes, rather than a shorter time period when specific programming occurs. When 1/3 of that age group has been represented, additional assessment(s) will be added for the next largest age/scale group, as needed, until the total number needed is reached. 2. opportunities, and daily schedule significantly impacts children's behavior in childcare. <>>> Schedule (All About ECERS- R p.353) At least one-third of the day is set aside for center time (2 hours, 7 . 1205 0 obj <> endobj Assessors may also take photographs of the indoor/outdoor spaces and materials as part of their documentation. 1For more information about the ECERS-R scale and ECERS-R item requirements, please see the All About the ECERS-R book, and the ECERS-R spiral bound scale. 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"NK00  Ko endstream endobj startxref The assessment report includes a section called "Summary of Indicators Not Receiving Credit" that identifies every indicator where requirements were not met. 0 endstream endobj 1206 0 obj <>/Metadata 76 0 R/OCProperties<>/OCGs[1231 0 R]>>/Outlines 102 0 R/PageLayout/SinglePage/Pages 1200 0 R/StructTreeRoot 139 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 1207 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 1208 0 obj <>stream Since assessors do not interact with them, most children quickly lose interest. 780 0 obj <>stream The ECERS-R manual provides specific descriptors for each subscale. 4TlUig)l;782XF+Qk(>I?OAYyWy"W,A:BWPe4OLGd@FG~9Ai+3XgVg=/7y i9Cx"Y%X+m^c=Z4\XhP~mo$(Z*@I$,b^-=\RLFwWet{M"XD3Ms+-)K'wr*;U)tpO I|BHkf WaG=Um=G}Zy0k)9Xr However, 7:35 Classroom meeting/circle time 7:53 Wash hands, travel to cafeteria 8:00 Breakfast ECERS-R 101 Why the DECE uses the ECERS -R tool What the ECERS -R tool measures, broadly . 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To ensure a valid assessment, the typical daily schedule should be followed and only the usual classroom staff should be present. \jG3Vq8tF?i85X:vk!4S?%.}28!T4z:8tS%=iz=/x_ E; ECERS Daily Schedule ChecklistYes No ? 3. Provisions for children with disabilities; endstream endobj startxref 5. 0 r Title. %%EOF In North Carolina, the FCCERS-R is used to assess programs with a FCCH license and also those classified as small centers in a residence. "0{* ,A$9x2`2,fx@@u5 20#@ ?N For example, if a facility has 1-4 preschool classrooms then 1 ECERS-R assessment is needed. Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Revised (ECERS-R) The revised ECERS contains inclusive and culturally sensitive indicators for many items. ECERS only 11. The tool is also used by the California Quality Rating and Improvement System (CA-QRIS) as one of the elements rated for quality. - Materials - Arrangement of space - Schedule of the day - How children interact with space and materials Process quality assessment is based on the observation of the ongoing daily program. 247 0 obj <>stream &zWG`Y^ . P5$MJ3]3;::A pA192P`{9 u@ji>>C0p1 7^ W:$j It is common for child care providers to have questions about their assessment report(s). A handout is provided to illustrate the unique requirements for each rating. These documents are available under the "Resources" menu and include: "Z/pP) NnM=YRa,/l4O^!^;o3&S-TVueVJN"#*AJf9v]QS. r3d;WQtDrl.bvDlU-^z^s?t\u%dY6o?y# a 213 0 obj <>stream These will include 1 ECERS-R and 2 ITERS-R assessments. For after school assessments using the SACERS-U, the observation will continue for at least 2 hours, but may last longer during assessments that occur on full days such as during the summer. Remember, it often takes time to change behaviors and practices, so assessment preparation should be viewed as an ongoing process, rather than a short term activity. endstream endobj startxref 1506 0 obj <> endobj 1230 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<0174C774DB214944AC656BFD73EFA6F9>]/Index[1205 40]/Info 1204 0 R/Length 115/Prev 488749/Root 1206 0 R/Size 1245/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream h S@vBy>j3L!pE@*rB"B"B$_y^YU#311 'n=Nr0 %Q (0rEO If the majority of children are school-age, a SACERS-U assessment will be completed, even if there are some younger children enrolled. 36 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<9AF90597F5FE0684DF29FC8322EC004C>]/Index[15 39]/Info 14 0 R/Length 104/Prev 127231/Root 16 0 R/Size 54/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream >WK Likewise, if the program has been previously assessed, review of the earlier assessment report(s) can be helpful.