Environment Rating Scales

About the ECERS-R

Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised

The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R) is used to conduct assessments in classrooms with children ages 31 months through 5 years. The ECERS-R provides an overview of various aspects of the early childhood environment that are known to lead to positive outcomes for young children regardless of program type.


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ECERS-R resources

document icon  NC Additional Notes ECERS-R (updated 10-25-23)
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the ECERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors.
document icon  ECERS-R Substantial portion of the day: Key points for NC's assessment process
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.
document icon  ECERS-R: Public school information sheet
This document provides an overview of considerations, questions, and answers regarding ECERS-R assessments for public school preschool programs.
document icon  Guide to the NC Pre-K Assessment Process
This document provides information for NC Pre-K classrooms and programs participating in the ECERS-R assessment process.
document icon  Language for learning: Preschoolers (video)
This video focuses on how language supports children's cognitive and social/emotional development in programs serving preschoolers.
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document icon  Birthdate list for classrooms with two-year-olds enrolled: ECERS-R and ITERS-R
document icon  Determining Which Scale to Use in Two's Classrooms: ECERS-R and ITERS-R
document icon  ECERS-R Item 22 Blocks, Indicator 5.1
document icon  ECERS-R Materials list
document icon  ECERS-R Statewide and county scores
This report shows statewide and county ECERS-R scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019.
document icon  ECERS-R Substantial portion of the day: Key points for NC's assessment process (Spanish version)
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.
document icon  ECERS-R The Cozy Area
document icon  Guide to the NC Pre-K Assessment Process (Spanish version)
''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.''
document icon  Healthy child care NC diaper procedure poster
document icon  Information for Families About Rated License Assessments (Spanish version)
document icon  Information for Families About Rated License Assessments in Child Care Centers
document icon  Rest Well: Sanitation considerations for naptime
document icon  Rest Well: Supervision considerations for naptime and creating a restful environment
document icon  Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the ECERS-R
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.
document icon  Thinking More About Activities ECERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Activities ECERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Activities ECERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Activities ECERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interactions ECERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interactions ECERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interactions ECERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interactions ECERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interactions ECERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ECERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ECERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ECERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ECERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ECERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure ECERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure ECERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure ECERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure ECERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure ECERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ECERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ECERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ECERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ECERS-R (Spanish)

Information for NC Pre-K Classrooms

The NC Pre-K Program is designed to provide high-quality educational experiences to enhance school readiness for eligible preschool children. All NC Pre-K licensed programs in public schools and private childcare facilities will have an assessment completed every three years using the ECERS-R assessment tool as a part of the rated license reassessment process.


About the Environment Rating Scales

Environment Rating Scales

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Important resources for all rating scale assessments

document icon  About the assessment process (video)
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.
document icon  Handwashing and other basic health considerations (video)
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.
document icon  Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment
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.
document icon  Safe space for gross motor play (video)
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.
document icon  USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines for Children 1 to 12 years
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

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Copies of all of the ratings scales are available at your local Resource & Referral and/or partnership agencies. 

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