Resources

Videos and Supplements

document icon  A Safe Space for Gross Motor Play (supplement)
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.
video 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  All Scales: General Health Reminders
This document briefly summarizes some of the handwashing and some health requirements for all scales including Rs and 3s
document icon  All Scales: General Health Reminders (Spanish)
This document reviews common health practices and reminders for all ERS scales both Revised edition and 3s edition.
document icon  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.
document icon  ECERS-3 Materials list
This includes materials and furnishings needed for specific items and indicators.
document icon  Getting to know the FCCERS-3
This document provides basic information about how the FCCERS-3 builds on but also differs from the FCCERS-R. General points and a few details for each subscale are mentioned, along with some ideas to promote reflective thinking.
video 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.
video 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.
video icon  Language for learning: Preschoolers (video)
This video focuses on how language supports children's cognitive and social/emotional development in programs serving preschoolers.
video 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  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  Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment (Visual Guide)
This document illustrates common challenges related to gross motor safety for children 2-12 years old.
document icon  SACERS-U Important Program Policies and Procedures
This document includes information about SACERS-U policies and procedures important for school-age staff.
document icon  SACERS-U Promoting Engagement
This document includes details and reminders for items related to various learning materials, areas, and activities included in the SACERS-U.
document icon  SACERS-U Statewide and county scores
This report shows statewide and county SACERS-U scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019.
video 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  Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the SACERS-U
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.
document icon  Thinking About Your Assessment Report (video)
This short video talks to providers about their assessment reports from the third versions of the ERS.
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
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.
video 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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