QRIS Tier Rating

What is a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)?

A QRIS is a shared set of standards that define quality for early learning programs serving children birth to age 5.

QRIS:

• Assesses the quality of the learning environment
• Rates the program on specific quality measures found in the California Quality Rating Matrix such as learning activities, teacher-child interactions, and environment·
• Supports the program to improve the quality of care for children
• Communicates the quality of the program on a scale of 1-5.
• http://qualitystartla.org