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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. (21228 downloads)
About the assessment process (video) 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. (17050 downloads)
Handwashing and other basic health considerations (video) 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. (13876 downloads)
Child Care Weather Watch Chart 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. (13231 downloads)
Handwashing and Basic Health Considerations (supplement) View!
This video focuses on how language supports children's cognitive and social/emotional development in programs serving preschoolers. (12803 downloads)
Language for learning: Preschoolers (video) View!

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Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ECERS-R items and indicators. It is not required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (1299 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 for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (847 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. It is not required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (1111 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. It is not required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (943 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (656 downloads) - 112
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 FCCERS items and indicators. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (679 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Language and Interaction 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1204 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Language and Interaction ITERS-R View
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on ECERS-R items and indicators. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1491 downloads) - 112
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 SACERS-U items and indicators. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (942 downloads) - 112
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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1903 downloads) - 112
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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (683 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1348 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1495 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (696 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1189 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (915 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. It is not required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (1172 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. It is not required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (736 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. It is not required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (1256 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. It is not required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (982 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Space and Furnishings SACERS-U View

Assessment information

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. (12037 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. (10239 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. (21228 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. (1481 downloads) - 55
Books in Poor Repair: FCCERS-R and ITERS-R 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. (13876 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. (1512 downloads) - 55
Considering Appropriate Images in Books and Pictures View
New! Watch training videos about the assessment process and quality child care. (389 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 (1558 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. (1501 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. (2310 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. (6441 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. (1247 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. (1540 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. (10035 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. (1765 downloads) - 112
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. (5234 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. (1486 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. (1418 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. (1248 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. (1293 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. (1843 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. (1696 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. (1235 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. (773 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. (2670 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. (1444 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. (1542 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 ideas or reflection as part of a self-study. (1436 downloads) - 112
FCCH Self Study: Planning and Self Reflection Form Examples View
Link to the DCDEE website, where you can learn about the NC Star Rated License system. (10846 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. (1476 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.'' (1036 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. (13231 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. (17050 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. (2732 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. (1748 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. (1898 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. (1517 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. (10303 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. (2369 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. (9727 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. (11954 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. (12803 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. (10159 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. (951 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. (1117 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. (1045 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. (11767 downloads) - 112
SACERS-U Facilitating activities View
This document includes information about SACERS-U policies and procedures important for school-age staff. (1324 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. (1702 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. (1514 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. (9987 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. (12321 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. (2419 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. (1497 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. (2264 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. (1668 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. (760 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. (619 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. It is not required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (1299 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 for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (847 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. It is not required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (1111 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. It is not required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (943 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (656 downloads) - 112
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 FCCERS items and indicators. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (679 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Language and Interaction 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1204 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Language and Interaction ITERS-R View
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on ECERS-R items and indicators. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1491 downloads) - 112
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 SACERS-U items and indicators. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (942 downloads) - 112
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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1903 downloads) - 112
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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (683 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1348 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1495 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (696 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1189 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (915 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. It is not required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (1172 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. It is not required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (736 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. It is not required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (1256 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. It is not required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process, but is highly recommended for those wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a low score reassessment. (982 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 (1676 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. (1031 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. (10836 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. (11338 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. (1242 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. (78 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. (72 downloads) - 112
Your Assessments Are Scheduled, Now What? (Spanish version) View

Forms

This form should be completed by child care program staff and given to the assessor on the day of the assessment. One form should be used for each classroom that includes any two-year-old children. If no two-year-olds are enrolled, this form does not need to be completed. (1287 downloads) - 112
Birthdate list for classrooms with two-year-olds enrolled: ECERS-R and ITERS-R View
This form is completed when there are more than four children with identified disabilities or special needs enrolled in a classroom. It includes additional rows of the table on the classroom information form. (1259 downloads) - 112
Children with disabilities information form View
This form should be completed by program staff and/or home providers before the assessment and given to assessors on the day of the assessment. One form should be used for each classroom. (1308 downloads) - 112
Classroom information form View
This form is to be completed for NCRLAP data requests. It helps identify which filters and variables to include and provides other information related to the nature and scope of the data request. (2836 downloads) - 112
NCRLAP data request application (3-6-2015) View
This optional form may be used to document special program or classroom characteristics (e.g., enrolls many children with complex special needs, program is based on a specific philosophy or curriculum, etc.). Based on information provided during the scheduling phone call, this form may be included with the scheduling packet. (663 downloads) - 112
Special characteristics information form View
This form is completed by program staff and is ready to give to the assessor on the day of the assessment. (1246 downloads) - 112
Teacher Information Form View

General information

This brochure explains how quality is assessed, how to prepare for a visit, the scheduling process, what to expect on the day of the assessment, and what happens after the assessment. It is available in English and Spanish. (2137 downloads) - 112
A Quick Reference to the Rated License Assessment Process (2020 brochure web version) View
Este folleto explica cómo se evalúa la calidad, cómo prepararse para una visita, el proceso de programación, qué se debe esperar el día de la evaluación y qué sucede después de la evaluación. Está disponible en Inglés y Español. (666 downloads) - 112
A Quick Reference to the Rated License Assessment Process (Spanish version) View
This website provides detailed information about health and safety practices in child care programs and family child care homes. (10635 downloads) - 55
Caring for Our Children, 3rd edition View
Link to CPSC website. Provides the CPSC guidelines referenced by rated license assessors. (8975 downloads) - 55
Handbook for Public Playground Safety View
Este documento proporciona información para las familias sobre el proceso de evaluación y qué esperar. Se anima a los administradores del programa a publicar este documento en áreas familiares o incluirlo en un boletín informativo del programa cuando esté programada la ventana de evaluación. Está disponible en Inglés y Español. (113 downloads) - 112
Information for Families About Rated License Assessments (Spanish version) View
Este documento proporciona información para las familias sobre el proceso de evaluación y qué esperar. Se alienta a los proveedores de FCCH a publicar este documento en áreas familiares o incluirlo en un boletín del programa cuando se programe la ventana de evaluación. Está disponible en inglés y español. (91 downloads) - 112
Information for Families About Rated License Assessments FCCH (Spanish version) View
This document provides information for families about the assessment process and what to expect. Program administrators are encouraged to post this document in family areas or include with a program newsletter when the assessment window is scheduled. It is available in English and Spanish. (124 downloads) - 112
Information for Families About Rated License Assessments in Child Care Centers View
This document provides information for families about the assessment process and what to expect. FCCH providers are encouraged to post this document in family areas or include with a program newsletter when the assessment window is scheduled. It is available in English and Spanish. (117 downloads) - 112
Information for Families About Rated License Assessments in Family Child Care Homes View
Link to the DCDEE website where you may look up a variety of important agencies, such as Resource and Referral offices. This helpful website allows you to select by county. (3937 downloads) - 55
NC Child Care Resource and Referral Offices (by county) View
This video, subtitled ''How Mindset Influences the Ways You Receive and Use Assessment Related Feedback'' was developed for and presented to NCRLAP by Adam Holland. It can be used as a staff meeting activity and includes questions for consideration. (762 downloads) - 55
Reflections on Mindset video by Adam Holland View
Links to the DCDEE website search engine. You can search for facilities using a variety of filters (e.g., star rating, county, zip code). (5501 downloads) - 55
Search for a child care program in North Carolina View

Presentations and research papers

Provides a summary of measurement tools used for NCRLAP's research study. Scales include: ECERS-E, OST, CLASS, ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS. (4814 downloads) - 112
A Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools (SRCD 2011 Handout) View
This poster was displayed at SRCD on March 31, 2011, ''Comparison among quality measures in child care settings: Indicators of quality in relation to child outcomes.'' (5375 downloads) - 112
A Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools (SRCD 2011 Overall DCD Results poster) View
This poster was displayed at SRCD on March 31, 2011, ''Unique contribution of outdoor environmental quality to children's cognitive and emotional experiences: A comparison of measures'' (5536 downloads) - 112
A Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools (SRCD 2011 POEMS poster) View
This document contains general information on the observation measures piloted in the Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools research project. It includes details about scoring, administration, and the psychometrics for each measure. (4072 downloads) - 112
A Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools: Information on Observation Measures View
A Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools: Preliminary Results. Uploaded to the VFC on 1/13/2011 10:59:25 AM. (4611 downloads) - 112
A Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools: Overall Results by Age Group View
Provides an overview of the Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools research project. (5707 downloads) - 112
A Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools: Overview of Project and Procedures View
Lessons Learned From the First Six Years (1541 downloads) - 112
Lessons Learned From the First Six Years (NAEYC Presentation, Dec 2005) View

NC Additional Notes

These are the current NC Additional Notes for the ECERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors. (351 downloads) - 112
~NC Additional Notes ECERS-R View
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the SACERS-U used by NCRLAP assessors. (207 downloads) - 112
~NC Additional Notes SACERS-U View
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the FCCERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors. (1330 downloads) - 112
~NC Additional Notes: FCCERS-R View
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the ITERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors. (267 downloads) - 112
~NC Additional Notes: ITERS-R View
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the ECERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors when completing Modified Assessments during the Temporary Assessment Process. (1106 downloads) - 112
NC Additional Notes for Modified ECERS-R Assessments View
These are the current NC Additional Notes for FCCERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors when completing Modified Assessments during the Temporary Assessment Process. (511 downloads) - 112
NC Additional Notes for Modified FCCERS-R Assessments View
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the Modified ITERS-R Assessments used by NCRLAP assessors during the Temporary Assessment Process. (1343 downloads) - 112
NC Additional Notes for Modified ITERS-R Assessments View
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the Modified SACERS-U Assessments used by NCRLAP assessors during the Temporary Assessment Process. (1126 downloads) - 112
NC Additional Notes for Modified SACERS-U Assessments View

Grievance and score change documents

This document outlines the steps that child care operators may follow if they have questions or concerns about their assessment report(s). (2094 downloads) - 112
Information for Providers about the NCRLAP Grievance Process View

Outreach training

This survey is used to create feedback about NCRLAP outreach events. (3800 downloads) - 55
Outreach participant evaluation (online survey) View

Temporary assessment process

This document provides a one-page overview of NC's Temporary Assessment Process. (1127 downloads) - 112
A Quick Glance: NC's Temporary Assessment Process View
This document provides a one-page overview of NC's Temporary Assessment Process. (360 downloads) - 112
A Quick Glance: NC's Temporary Assessment Process (Spanish) View
Frequently asked questions about the Temporary Assessment Process, the Reflective Self-Study, and Modified Assessments are answered in this document. (660 downloads) - 112
FAQs about the Temporary Assessment Process View
This document provides information for NC Pre-K classrooms/programs participating in the 2021 Temporary Assessment Process. (930 downloads) - 112
Guide to the NC Pre-K Temporary Assessment Process View
This document provides information for NC Pre-K classrooms/programs participating in the 2021 Temporary Assessment Process. (552 downloads) - 112
Guide to the NC Pre-K Temporary Assessment Process (Spanish) View
This document describes important considerations and the steps that will occur for a reassessment following a low score during the Temporary Assessment Process. (444 downloads) - 112
Low Score Reassessments During the Temporary Assessment Process: An Overview View
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the ECERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors when completing Modified Assessments during the Temporary Assessment Process. (1106 downloads) - 112
NC Additional Notes for Modified ECERS-R Assessments View
These are the current NC Additional Notes for FCCERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors when completing Modified Assessments during the Temporary Assessment Process. (511 downloads) - 112
NC Additional Notes for Modified FCCERS-R Assessments View
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the Modified ITERS-R Assessments used by NCRLAP assessors during the Temporary Assessment Process. (1343 downloads) - 112
NC Additional Notes for Modified ITERS-R Assessments View
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the Modified SACERS-U Assessments used by NCRLAP assessors during the Temporary Assessment Process. (1126 downloads) - 112
NC Additional Notes for Modified SACERS-U Assessments View
This document explains health precautions specific to the Modified Assessment site visits. (211 downloads) - 112
NCRLAP Health Precautions For Modified Assessment Site Visits View
This document explains health precautions specific to the Modified Assessment site visits. Spanish version. (115 downloads) - 112
NCRLAP Health Precautions For Modified Assessment Site Visits (Spanish) View
This document provides an overview of the three-step process for child care centers. (1288 downloads) - 112
Overview of Reflective Self-Study for Child Care Centers View
This document provides an overview of the three-step process for child care centers. (366 downloads) - 112
Overview of Reflective Self-Study for Child Care Centers (Spanish) View
This document provides an overview of the three-step process for family child care homes. (499 downloads) - 112
Overview of Reflective Self-Study for FCCH View
This document provides an overview of the three-step process for family child care homes. (340 downloads) - 112
Overview of Reflective Self-Study for FCCH (Spanish) View
Includes 3 essential documents for administrators to begin the process. The Thinking More worksheets are separate. (955 downloads) - 112
Reflective Self-Study packet for administrators View
Includes all 6 documents needed for FCCH providers to complete the Reflective Self-Study. (623 downloads) - 112
Reflective Self-Study packet for FCCH View
This document is completed by the Administrator to verify that all steps of the Reflective Self-Study were completed for all classrooms. (1061 downloads) - 112
Reflective Self-Study Verification Form for Child Care Centers View
This document is completed by the Family Child Care Provider to verify that all steps of the Reflective Self-Study were completed. (513 downloads) - 112
Reflective Self-Study Verification Form for FCCH View
This document addresses questions and provides details, tips, and reminders for navigating through the process. (735 downloads) - 112
Reflective Self-Study: Instructions for Administrators View
This document addresses questions and provides details, tips, and reminders for navigating through the process. (Spanish) (366 downloads) - 112
Reflective Self-Study: Instructions for Administrators (Spanish) View
This document addresses questions and provides details, tips, and reminders for navigating through the process. (486 downloads) - 112
Reflective Self-Study: Instructions for FCCH Providers View
This document addresses questions and provides details, tips, and reminders for navigating through the process. (401 downloads) - 112
Reflective Self-Study: Instructions for FCCH Providers (Spanish) View
This document explains how and why the Temporary Assessment Process was developed. (821 downloads) - 112
Temporary Assessment Process: Rationale and Development View
This document explains how and why the Temporary Assessment Process was developed (Spanish). (385 downloads) - 112
Temporary Assessment Process: Rationale and Development (Spanish) View
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on SACERS-U items and indicators. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (656 downloads) - 112
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 FCCERS items and indicators. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (679 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Language and Interaction 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1204 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Language and Interaction ITERS-R View
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on ECERS-R items and indicators. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1491 downloads) - 112
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 SACERS-U items and indicators. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (942 downloads) - 112
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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1903 downloads) - 112
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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (683 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1348 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1495 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (696 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (1189 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. This worksheet is accessible for all to use at anytime, but it is required for the Reflective Self-Study as part of the Temporary Assessment Process (2021). (915 downloads) - 112
Thinking More About Program Structure SACERS-U View
Includes all 3 worksheets required for the Reflective Self-Study. (1619 downloads) - 112
Thinking More worksheet bundle ECERS-R View
Includes all 3 worksheets required for the Reflective Self-Study. (329 downloads) - 112
Thinking More worksheet bundle FCCERS-R View
Includes all 3 worksheets required for the Reflective Self-Study. (1110 downloads) - 112
Thinking More worksheet bundle ITERS-R View
Includes all 3 worksheets required for the Reflective Self-Study. (918 downloads) - 112
Thinking More worksheet bundle SACERS-U View
This information will give administrators, staff, and family child care providers a better understanding of what will occur during the Modified Assessment process process and some ideas for simple preparation steps to help the process go smoothly. (426 downloads) - 112
Your Modified Assessments are Scheduled - Now What? View
This information will give administrators, staff, and family child care providers a better understanding of what will occur during the Modified Assessment process process and some ideas for simple preparation steps to help the process go smoothly. (304 downloads) - 112
Your Modified Assessments are Scheduled - Now What? (Spanish) View