Environment Rating Scales
About the ITERS-R
Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale-Revised
The Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R) is used to conduct assessments in classrooms with infants and toddlers from birth through 30 months of age. The rating scale evaluates personal care routines, furnishings, language, activities, and social development.
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ITERS-R resources
NC Additional Notes: ITERS-R (updated 10-25-23)These are the current NC Additional Notes for the ITERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors.
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.
Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the ITERS-RThis 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.
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.
ITERS-R Statewide and county scoresThis report shows statewide and county ITERS-R scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019.
USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines for InfantsUSDA 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.
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.
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Important resources for all rating scale assessments
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.
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.
Requirements for Gross Motor Space and EquipmentThis 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.
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.
USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines for Children 1 to 12 yearsUSDA 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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Child Care Weather Watch Chart(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.
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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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