Environment Rating Scales

About the FCCERS-R

The Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale Revised (FCCERS-R) is used to conduct assessments of multi-age care in a home environment. The FCCERS-R provides an overview of various aspects of the caregiving and educational environment that are known to be beneficial for young children. It is intended to be used in various types of programs, recognizing that family child care programs are diverse in their operations. Regardless of different characteristics and priorities, all children benefit from being in safe, healthy, and stimulating environments and experiencing positive interactions.  


 

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FCCERS-R resources

document icon  NC Additional Notes: FCCERS-R (updated 10-25-23)
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the FCCERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors.
document icon  FCCERS‐R Assessment Process: Information for FCCH Providers (Spanish version)
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.
document icon  FCCERS-R Assessment Process: Information for FCCH Providers
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.
document icon  FCCERS-R Item 16 Using Fine Motor Materials with Different Age Groups
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.
document icon  FCCERS-R Item 17 Using Art Materials with Different Age Groups
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.
document icon  FCCERS-R Item 19 Using Blocks with Different Age Groups
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.
document icon  FCCERS-R Item 20 Using Dramatic Play Materials with Different Age Groups
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.
document icon  FCCERS-R Item 21 Using Math Materials with Different Age Groups
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.
document icon  FCCERS-R Item 22 Using Nature Science Materials with Different Age Groups
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.
document icon  FCCERS-R Item 24 Promoting Acceptance and Diversity
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.
document icon  ITERS-R and FCCERS-R Much of the day: Key points for NCs assessment process
document icon  ITERS-R and FCCERS-R: Books in Poor Repair
document icon  Language for learning: Infants and Toddlers (video)
This video focuses on how language supports childrens cognitive and social/emotional development in programs serving infant and toddlers.
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.
document icon  Language for learning: Schoolagers (video)
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.
document icon  Using materials with non-mobile infants (video)
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.
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document icon  FCCERS-R Item 24 Promoting Acceptance of Diversity: What is Required at the 5 Level?
document icon  FCCERS-R materials list
document icon  FCCERS-R Statewide and county scores
This report shows statewide and county FCCERS-R scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019.
document icon  FCCH Self-Study: 5 Key points for NC FCCH Self Study Process
document icon  FCCH Self-Study: 5 Key points for NC FCCH Self Study Process Spanish Version
document icon  FCCH Self-Study: Bringing Self-Study into Focus
document icon  FCCH Self-Study: Getting Started with Self-study
document icon  FCCH Self-Study: Getting Started with Self-study Spanish Version
document icon  FCCH Self-Study: Getting Started with the FCCERS-R
document icon  FCCH Self-Study: Planning Form
document icon  FCCH Self-Study: Scoring the FCCERS-R
document icon  FCCH Self-Study: Understanding Self-Study
document icon  FCCH Self-Study: Understanding Self-Study Spanish Version
document icon  FCCH Self-Study: What is a Self-Study
document icon  Healthy child care NC diaper procedure poster
document icon  Information for Families About Rated License Assessments FCCH (Spanish version)
document icon  Information for Families About Rated License Assessments in Family Child Care Homes
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 FCCERS-R
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.
document icon  Thinking More About Activities FCCERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Activities FCCERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Activities FCCERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Activities FCCERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interaction FCCERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interaction FCCERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interactions FCCERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interactions FCCERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interactions FCCERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines FCCERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines FCCERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines FCCERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines FCCERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines FCCERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure FCCERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure FCCERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure FCCERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure FCCERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure FCCERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings FCCERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings FCCERS-R
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings FCCERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings FCCERS-R (Spanish)
document icon  USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines for Infants
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.
document icon  Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants (supplement)

About the Environment Rating Scales

Environment Rating Scales

Click the link above for general information about the Environment Ratings Scales and for resources that to all rating scales.

Click a rating scale below for information and resources that apply to the selected rating scale.

Child Care Program/Public School

Family Child Care Home

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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