Keystone STARS (Standards,Training/Professional Development, Assistance, Resources, Support) provides families with tools to gauge the quality of early learning programs. T Programs that participate in Keystone STARS care about providing quality early learning to your child.

 

Early learning programs can earn STAR 1 to a STAR 4 level. At each level, programs have to meet certain research-based quality standards that measure four areas that make a difference in the quality of care your child receives:

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• Staff Education.

• Learning Environment

• Leadership Management.

• Family and Community Partnerships.

 

As programs move up the STARS ladder, the requirements in these areas increase, from STAR 1 to STAR 4 so your child benefits even more from the program.

 

At a Keystone STARS Program you should find:

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• Department of Human Services Certificate of Compliance (license).

• A comfortable place where your child can explore and learn.

• Laughing, reading and talking which builds language skills.

• Teachers learning new ways to help your child thrive.

• A safe, healthy and exciting place.

• Music, art, science and play activities that increase school readiness.

• Your child feeling good about himself or herself.

• Families involved in the program and their child development.

• Teachers that listen to children and parents.

• Children having fun together and being respectful of each other.