This document is used in conjunction with the corresponding video to further understanding of common questions and scoring issues related to gross motor play spaces and play. Information in this supplement applies to all Environment Rating Scales. (12546 downloads) - 112
A Safe Space for Gross Motor Play (supplement) View 
This document is used in conjunction with the corresponding video to further understanding of the assessment process. Information in this supplement applies to all Environment Rating Scales. (10704 downloads) - 112
About the Assessment Process (supplement) View This video describes the steps involved in the assessment process completed by NCRLAP. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale. (21884 downloads) - 55
About the assessment process (video) View 
This presentation explains the definition of books in poor repair as it applies to the ITERS-R and FCCERS-R as well as provides examples of common repair issues and other important considerations. (2005 downloads) - 55
Books in Poor Repair: FCCERS-R and ITERS-R View This document provides a quick overview of the various assessment and ERS information offered by NCRLAP. Programs are encouraged to use the types of resources or training that best meets their needs. (174 downloads) - 112
Build Your Assessment Toolkit View (2010 version) This chart summarizes safe and healthy outdoor play conditions. It is a guide to use when determining if weather conditions allow for outdoor play. (14350 downloads) - 112
Child Care Weather Watch Chart View This presentation provides considerations regarding appropriate images in books and pictures as it applies to assessments completed for NC's Star Rated License and addresses common questions. Information in this presentation applies to all the Environment Rating Scales. (1945 downloads) - 55
Considering Appropriate Images in Books and Pictures View New! Watch training videos about the assessment process and quality child care. (614 downloads) - 55
Creating a Quality Learning Environment Video Series View This document helps determine whether to consider the ECERS-R or ITERS-R for a two-year-old classroom when preparing for upcoming assessments. It can also be used when thinking about ongoing classroom planning and self-assessment (1915 downloads) - 112
Determining Which Scale to Use in Two's Classrooms: ECERS-R and ITERS-R View This video is intended for participants in North Carolina's ERS Assessment Process. It provides information related to the requirements of the ECERS-R, Item 22 Blocks, Indicator 5.1 and shows examples of block areas and how these relate to the indicator's requirements. (2063 downloads) - 55
ECERS-R Item 22 Blocks, Indicator 5.1 View This report shows statewide and county ECERS-R scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019. (2651 downloads) - 112
ECERS-R Statewide and county scores View This document provides information about the substantial portion of the day requirement in the ECERS-R. It includes a definition of the term, how assessors determine the times and make calculations, FAQs, materials indoors and outdoors, and tips. It is available in English and Spanish. (7997 downloads) - 112
ECERS-R Substantial portion of the day: Key points for NC's assessment process View Este documento proporciona informacion sobre los requerimientos de Una Parte Considerable del Día para el ECERS-R. Incluye informacion sobre la definición del termino, como los asesores determinan los tiempos y como hacen sus calculos, preguntas frecuentes, materiales en interiores y exteriores, y consejos. Está disponible en Inglés y Español. (1577 downloads) - 112
ECERS-R Substantial portion of the day: Key points for NC's assessment process (Spanish version) View This presentation defines the basic requirements of a cozy area for the ECERS-R and provides examples of areas that meet this definition and examples of areas that do not. It illustrates important considerations in determining the adequacy of a cozy area by answering common questions on this topic. (2046 downloads) - 55
ECERS-R The Cozy Area View This document provides an overview of considerations, questions, and answers regarding ECERS-R assessments for public school preschool programs. (10702 downloads) - 112
ECERS-R: Public school information sheet View Este documento proporciona una descripcion general de las consideraciones, preguntas de los proveedores de FCCH y respuestas sobre el proceso de evaluacion de FCCERS-R de NC.
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FCCERS‐R Assessment Process: Information for FCCH Providers (Spanish version) View This document provides an overview of considerations, questions from FCCH providers, and answers regarding NC's FCCERS-R assessment process. It is available in English and Spanish. (5703 downloads) - 112
FCCERS-R Assessment Process Information View This is the first in a series of presentations for family childcare providers. It explains terms used throughout the scale, including different age groups, ''accessible'' and ''much of the day,'' and examines the requirements of different indicators in the Fine Motor item in the FCCERS-R while providing a variety of examples. (1843 downloads) - 55
FCCERS-R Item 16 Using Fine Motor Materials with Different Age Groups View This presentation is part of a series for family childcare providers. It examines the requirements of different indicators in the Art item in the FCCERS-R and provides a variety of examples. (1761 downloads) - 55
FCCERS-R Item 17 Using Art Materials with Different Age Groups View This presentation is part of a series for family childcare providers. It examines the requirements of different indicators in the Block item in the FCCERS-R and provides a variety of examples. (2140 downloads) - 55
FCCERS-R Item 19 Using Blocks with Different Age Groups View This presentation is part of a series for family childcare providers. It examines the requirements of different indicators in the Dramatic play item in the FCCERS-R and provides a variety of examples. (1609 downloads) - 55
FCCERS-R Item 20 Using Dramatic Play Materials with Different Age Groups View This presentation is part of a series for family childcare providers. It examines the requirements of different indicators in the Math item in the FCCERS-R and provides a variety of examples. (2150 downloads) - 55
FCCERS-R Item 21 Using Math Materials with Different Age Groups View This presentation is part of a series for family childcare providers. It examines the requirements of different indicators in the Nature/science item in the FCCERS-R and provides a variety of examples. (2012 downloads) - 55
FCCERS-R Item 22 Using Nature Science Materials with Different Age Groups View This presentation is part of a series for family childcare providers. It examines the requirements of different indicators in the Promoting acceptance of diversity item in the FCCERS-R and provides a variety of examples. (1555 downloads) - 55
FCCERS-R Item 24 Promoting Acceptance and Diversity View This document provides information about what is required at the ''good'' level in FCCERS-R Item 24, Promoting acceptance of diversity. It also provides examples of items that can earn credit. (1038 downloads) - 112
FCCERS-R Item 24 Promoting Acceptance of Diversity: What is Required at the 5 Level? View This report shows statewide and county FCCERS-R scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019. (2926 downloads) - 112
FCCERS-R Statewide and county scores View This document provides information about the purpose of the self-study process as part of NC's Star Rated License. (1805 downloads) - 112
FCCH Self Study: General Information View This document provides important reminders about requirements for the self-study process as part of NC's Star Rated License and offers some ideas and questions to consider when getting started with a self-study. (2019 downloads) - 112
FCCH Self Study: Key Points and Ideas for Getting Started View Examples of two forms are included. These are not required, but may be helpful in generating to begin planning for a self-study process. (1805 downloads) - 112
FCCH Self Study: Planning for Self Reflection Form Examples View Link to the DCDEE website, where you can learn about the NC Star Rated License system. (11295 downloads) - 55
General information regarding the NC Star Rated License system View This document provides information for NC Pre-K classrooms and programs participating in the ECERS-R assessment process. (1917 downloads) - 112
Guide to the NC Pre-K Assessment Process View ''Este documento proporciona información para las aulas y los programas Pre-Jardín de Carolina del Norte que participan en el proceso de evaluación ECERS-R. Está disponible en Inglés y Español.'' (1339 downloads) - 112
Guide to the NC Pre-K Assessment Process (Spanish version) View This document is used in conjunction with the corresponding video to further understanding of required health and sanitation practices. Information in this supplement applies to all Environment Rating Scales. (13904 downloads) - 112
Handwashing and Basic Health Considerations (supplement) View This presentation describes many of the health and sanitation practices considered during the assessment process. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale. (17620 downloads) - 55
Handwashing and other basic health considerations (video) View This document briefly summarizes some of the handwashing and some health requirements for the ITERS-R, ECERS-R, and FCCERS-R. (3480 downloads) - 112
Health Reminders for the ITERS-R ECERS-R and FCCERS-R View Este documento resume brevemente algunos de los requisitos del lavado de las manos y algunos requisitos para la salud en el ITERS-R, ECERS-R y FCCERS-R. Está disponible en Inglés y Español. (2098 downloads) - 112
Health Reminders for the ITERS-R ECERS-R and FCCERS-R (Spanish Version) View Este documento resume brevemente algunos de los requisitos del lavado de las manos y algunos requisitos para la salud para el SACERS-U. Está disponible en Inglés y Español. (2169 downloads) - 112
Health Reminders for the SACERS‐U (Spanish version) View This document briefly summarizes some of the handwashing and health considerations for the SACERS-U. It is available in English and Spanish. (1848 downloads) - 112
Health Reminders for the SACERS-U View This poster is from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center shows the diapering procedure and is referenced in NCRLAP assessment reports. (10701 downloads) - 55
Healthy child care NC diaper procedure poster View This report shows statewide and county ITERS-R scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019. (2661 downloads) - 112
ITERS-R Statewide and county scores View This document is used in conjunction with the corresponding video to further understanding of how language supports children's cognitive and social/emotional development in child care settings. Information in this supplement applies to all Environment Rating Scales. (10126 downloads) - 112
Language for Learning (supplement) View This video focuses on how language supports childrens cognitive and social/emotional development in programs serving infant and toddlers. (12351 downloads) - 55
Language for learning: Infants and Toddlers (video) View This video focuses on how language supports children's cognitive and social/emotional development in programs serving preschoolers. (13246 downloads) - 55
Language for learning: Preschoolers (video) View This video focuses on how language supports children's cognitive and social/emotional development in programs serving schoolagers. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale. (10461 downloads) - 55
Language for learning: Schoolagers (video) View This document summarizes scoring criteria used by NCRLAP assessors during Environment Rating Scale assessments for items that relate to the safety of gross motor space and equipment. These standards apply to all gross motor equipment and materials. (1657 downloads) - 112
Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment View This presentation explains the requirements for the nap/rest items in the Environment Rating Scales regarding healthy provisions. It addresses common questions and provides some helpful hints. (1508 downloads) - 55
Rest Well: Sanitation considerations for naptime View This presentation discusses the supervision of children during naptime and considers the physical layout and placement of furnishings to allow for good supervision. It also discusses how programs can create a restful environment for children by considering the indicators at the various levels of quality in the Environment Rating Scales. (1405 downloads) - 55
Rest Well: Supervision considerations for naptime and creating a restful environment View This presentation provides examples of some required interactions and facilitation of learning for items in the Activities sub-scale of the SACERS-U. It illustrates ideas for implementing best practices while staff communicate and interact with school-age children. (12077 downloads) - 112
SACERS-U Facilitating activities View This document includes information about SACERS-U policies and procedures important for school-age staff. (1626 downloads) - 112
SACERS-U Important Program Policies and Procedures View This document includes details and reminders for items related to various learning materials, areas, and activities included in the SACERS-U. (2176 downloads) - 112
SACERS-U Promoting Engagement View This report shows statewide and county SACERS-U scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019. (1795 downloads) - 112
SACERS-U Statewide and county scores View This document provides examples of the types of language and questioning techniques that specifically meet the expectations for SACERS-U Item 29, Staff-child communication, indicator 5.4. It also illustrates best practices for language when staff ask children probing questions that encourage children to give more involved responses. (10361 downloads) - 112
SACERS-U: Language Activity: Understanding the requirement for item 29 View This video addressed common questions and scoring issues related to gross motor spaces and play that occurs during North Carolina Rated License Assessments. Information in this video applies to all Environment Rating Scales. (12714 downloads) - 55
Safe space for gross motor play (video) View This document provides a summary of the lowest scoring items and indicators for the ECERS-R, as used for the assessment portion of the NC Star Rated License. (2856 downloads) - 112
Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the ECERS-R View This document provides a summary of the lowest scoring items and indicators for the FCCERS-R, as used for the assessment portion of the NC Star Rated License. (1770 downloads) - 112
Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the FCCERS-R View This document provides a summary of the lowest scoring items and indicators for the ITERS-R, as used for the assessment portion of the NC Star Rated License. (2736 downloads) - 112
Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the ITERS-R View This document provides a summary of the lowest scoring items and indicators for the SACERS-U, as used for the assessment portion of the NC Star Rated License. (1974 downloads) - 112
Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the SACERS-U View This document provides information that may increase understanding of the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment process. It can also be used to support an on-going process to develop and maintain quality care for children in your program. It is available in English and Spanish. (997 downloads) - 112
Thinking ahead and being prepared all of the time (for the assessment process) View Estas sugerencias pueden ayudar a aumentar la comprensión del Proceso de Evaluación de la Escala de Calificación Ambiental (ERS) y facilitar la preparación de su(s) evaluación(es). Estas sugerencias ayudan a los proveedores a ofrecer atención de calidad como un proceso continuo. Está disponible en Inglés y Español. (805 downloads) - 112
Thinking ahead and being prepared all of the time (for the assessment process) (Spanish version) View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ECERS-R items and indicators. (68 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Activities ECERS-R View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on FCCERS-R items and indicators.
It is not required, but is highly recommended for FCCH wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a self study process for program standards points. (37 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Activities FCCERS-R View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ITERS-R items and indicators. (53 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Activities ITERS-R View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on SACERS-U items and indicators. (40 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Activities SACERS-U View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on SACERS-U items and indicators.
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Thinking More About Health and Safety SACERS-U View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on ECERS-R items and indicators.
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Thinking More About Language and Interactions ECERS-R View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on FCCERS items and indicators. (45 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Language and Interactions FCCERS-R View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on ITERS-R items and indicators.
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Thinking More About Language and Interactions ITERS-R View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on SACERS-U items and indicators.
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Thinking More About Language and Interactions SACERS-U View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on ECERS-R items and indicators.
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Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ECERS-R View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on FCCERS items and indicators. (44 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Personal Care Routines FCCERS-R View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on ITERS-R items and indicators. (66 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ITERS-R View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on ECERS-R (change scale) items and indicators. (44 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Program Structure ECERS-R View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on FCCERS items and indicators. (37 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Program Structure FCCERS-R View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on ITERS-R items and indicators. (34 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Program Structure ITERS-R View Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on SACERS-U items and indicators. (56 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Program Structure SACERS-U View This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on ECERS-R items and indicators. (47 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ECERS-R View This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on FCCERS-R items and indicators. (39 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Space and Furnishings FCCERS-R View This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on ITERS-R items and indicators. (49 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ITERS-R View This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on SACERS-U items and indicators. (38 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Space and Furnishings SACERS-U View USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines for Children 1-12 years of age. These were updated on October 1, 2017. Source. Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks and redesigned by NCRLAP (2058 downloads) - 112
USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines for Children 1 to 12 years View USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines for Infants less than 12 months old. These were updated on October 1, 2017. Source. Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks and redesigned by NCRLAP. (1302 downloads) - 112
USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines for Infants View This document is used in conjunction with the corresponding video to further understanding of the ways providers can ensure that infants, particularly non-mobile infants, have a variety of play and learning experiences with appropriate materials and furnishings throughout the course of the caregiving day. Information in this supplement applies to all programs providing infant care. (11214 downloads) - 112
Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants (supplement) View This video illustrates ways providers can ensure that infants, particularly non-mobile infants, have a variety of play and learning experiences with appropriate materials and furnishings throughout the course of the caregiving day. (11701 downloads) - 55
Using materials with non-mobile infants (video) View This presentation addresses requirements and common questions regarding outdoor play, weather permitting. It provides an introduction to ways to enhance the outdoor learning environment. Information in this resource applies to all of the Environment Rating Scales. (1628 downloads) - 55
Weather Permitting and Outdoor Play View This document gives administrators and staff a better understanding of what will occur during the assessment process and some ideas for simple preparation steps to help the process go smoothly. It is available in English and Spanish. (270 downloads) - 112
Your Assessments Are Scheduled, Now What? View Esta información les dará a los administradores y al personal una mejor comprensión de lo que ocurrirá durante el Proceso de Evaluación y algunas ideas para pasos de preparación simples que ayudarán a que el proceso se desarrolle sin problemas. Está disponible en Inglés y Español. (246 downloads) - 112
Your Assessments Are Scheduled, Now What? (Spanish version) View
