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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  Classroom information form*
This form should be completed by program staff and/or home providers before the assessment and given to assessors on the day of the assessment. One form should be used for each classroom or group.
document icon  ECERS-3 Materials list
This includes materials and furnishings needed for specific items and indicators.
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
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 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: 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  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  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 F3: 5 Key points for NC FCCH Self Study Process Spanish Version
Este documento proporciona recordatorios importantes sobre los requisitos específicos para el proceso de autoestudio como parte de la licencia Star Rated de Carolina del Norte.
document icon  FCCH Self-Study F3: Bringing Self-Study Into Focus
Video about thinking more closely about self-study for FCCH providers
document icon  FCCH Self-Study F3: Getting Started with Self-Study
This document provides important reminders about requirements for the self-study process as part of NC's Star Rated License and offers some ideas and questions to consider when getting started with a self-study.
document icon  FCCH Self-Study F3: Getting Started with Self-Study Spanish Version
Este documento proporciona recordatorios importantes sobre los requisitos para el proceso de autoestudio como parte de la licencia Star Rated de Carolina del Norte y ofrece algunas ideas y preguntas para considerar al comenzar con un autoestudio.
document icon  FCCH Self-Study F3: Getting Started with the FCCERS-3
A short video breaking down the subscales in the FCCERS-3
document icon  FCCH Self-Study F3: Planning Form
Example of a form that could be used to plan for a self-study. This form is not required, but may be helpful in generating a plan to use for a self-study process.
document icon  FCCH Self-Study F3: Progress Tracking Form
Example of a form used to document self-study. This is not required, but may be helpful to use throughout the process.
document icon  FCCH Self-Study F3: Scoring the FCCERS-3
Short video walking a provider through understanding scoring concepts for the ERS
document icon  FCCH Self-Study F3: Understanding Self-Study
A document explaining the cycle of self-study
document icon  FCCH Self-Study F3: Understanding Self-Study Spanish Version
Un documento que explica el ciclo de autoestudio.
document icon  FCCH Self-Study F3: What is a Self-Study?
This video walks through what an intentional self-study process looks like and explains the steps that can be used along the journey.
document icon  FCCH Self-Study FCCERS-R: Bringing Self-Study into Focus
Bringing Self-Study Into Focus discusses multiple strategies for approaching a self-study.
document icon  FCCH Self-Study FCCERS-R: Getting Started with Self-study Spanish Version
Este documento proporciona recordatorios importantes sobre los requisitos para el proceso de autoestudio como parte de la licencia Star Rated de Carolina del Norte y ofrece algunas ideas y preguntas para considerar al comenzar con un autoestudio.
document icon  FCCH Self-Study FCCERS-R: Progress Tracking Form
Example of a form used to document self-study. This is not required, but may be helpful to use throughout the process.
document icon  FCCH Self-Study FCCERS-R: Scoring the FCCERS-R
This brief video provides a basic level understanding of how to score the FCCERS-R and use the results for self-study.
document icon  FCCH Self-Study FCCERS-R: What is a Self-Study
This video walks through what an intentional self-study process looks like and explains the steps that can be used along the journey.
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.
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  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.''
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.
document icon  ITERS-R Statewide and county scores
This report shows statewide and county ITERS-R scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019.
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  NC Additional Notes ECERS-3 (11-5-24)
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the ECERS-3 used by NCRLAP assessors.
document icon  NC Additional Notes ECERS-R (updated 11-5-24)
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the ECERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors.
document icon  NC Additional Notes FCCERS-3 (11-5-24)
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the FCCERS-3 used by NCRLAP assessors.
document icon  NC Additional Notes ITERS-3 (11-5-24)
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the ITERS-3 used by NCRLAP assessors.
document icon  NC Additional Notes SACERS-U (updated 10-25-23)
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the SACERS-U used by NCRLAP assessors.
document icon  NC Additional Notes: FCCERS-R (updated 11-5-24)
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the FCCERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors.
document icon  NC Additional Notes: ITERS-R (updated 11-5-24)
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the ITERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors.
document icon  Outreach Assessments: Your Outreach Assessments are Scheduled, Now What? (Spanish Version)
Esta información brindará a los administradores, el personal y los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar una mejor comprensión de lo que ocurrirá durante el proceso de evaluación modificada de extensión y algunas ideas sobre pasos simples de preparación para ayudar a que el proceso se desarrolle sin problemas.
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 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  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  Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the ITERS-R
This 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.
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  Thinking More About Activities ECERS-R
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ECERS-R items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More about Activities FCCERS-3
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on FCCERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Activities FCCERS-R
Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre actividades de aprendizaje y juego basadas en elementos e indicadores de FCCERS-R. No es obligatorio, pero es muy recomendable para FCCH que desee comprender más acerca de los diversos requisitos o que esté completando un proceso de autoestudio para los puntos de los estándares del programa. (Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on FCCERS-R items and indicators. It is not required, but is highly recommended for FCCH wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a self study process for program standards points.)
document icon  Thinking More About Activities FCCERS-R (Spanish)
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on FCCERS-R items and indicators. It is not required, but is highly recommended for FCCH wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a self study process for program standards points.
document icon  Thinking More about Activities ITERS-3
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ITERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Activities ITERS-R
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ITERS-R items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Activities ITERS-R (Spanish)
Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre actividades de aprendizaje y juego basadas en elementos e indicadores de ITERS-R. (Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ITERS-R items and indicators.)
document icon  Thinking More About Activities SACERS-U
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on SACERS-U items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Activities SACERS-U (Spanish)
Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre actividades para aprender y jugar basadas en elementos e indicadores de SACERS-U. (Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on SACERS-U items and indicators.)
document icon  Thinking More About Health and Safety SACERS-U
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on SACERS-U items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Health and Safety SACERS-U (Spanish)
Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre rutinas de cuidado personal, salud y seguridad con base en los ítems e indicadores de SACERS-U.
document icon  Thinking More about Interaction ECERS-3
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about positive practices for interactions based on ECERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More about Interaction FCCERS-3
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about positive practices for interactions based on FCCERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More about Interaction ITERS-3
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about positive practices for interactions based on ITERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More about Language and Books FCCERS-3
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about various types of language, as well as, the use of books based on FCCERS-R items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More about Language and Books ITERS-3
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about various types of language, as well as, the use of books based on ITERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interaction FCCERS-R (Spanish)
Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el lenguaje para el aprendizaje y las interacciones positivas basadas en elementos e indicadores de FCCERS.
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interaction ITERS-R (Spanish)
Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el lenguaje para el aprendizaje y las interacciones positivas según los elementos e indicadores de ITERS-R.
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interactions ECERS-R
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on ECERS-R items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interactions ECERS-R (Spanish)
Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el lenguaje para el aprendizaje y las interacciones positivas según los elementos e indicadores de ECERS-R.
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interactions FCCERS-R
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on FCCERS items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interactions ITERS-R
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on ITERS-R items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interactions SACERS-U
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on SACERS-U items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Language and Interactions SACERS-U (Spanish)
Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el lenguaje para el aprendizaje y las interacciones positivas basadas en elementos e indicadores de SACERS-U.
document icon  Thinking More about Language and Literacy ECERS-3
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning, as well as, the use of books and other literacy-related details based on ECERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ECERS-R
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on ECERS-R items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ECERS-R (Spanish)
Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre rutinas de cuidado personal, salud y seguridad según los elementos e indicadores de ECERS-R.
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines FCCERS-R
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on FCCERS items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines FCCERS-R (Spanish)
Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre rutinas de cuidado personal, salud y seguridad en función de los elementos e indicadores de FCCERS.
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ITERS-R
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on ITERS-R items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ITERS-R (Spanish)
Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre rutinas de cuidado personal, salud y seguridad en función de los elementos e indicadores del ITERS-R.
document icon  Thinking More about Personal Care Routintes FCCERS-3
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on FCCERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More about Personal Care Routintes ITERS-3
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on ITERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More about Program Structure ECERS-3
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including transitions, free play and group times based on ECERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure ECERS-R
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on ECERS-R (change scale) items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure ECERS-R (Spanish)
Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre la estructura del programa, incluidos aspectos del horario diario, juegos libres y tiempos de grupo, y disposiciones para niños con discapacidades según los elementos e indicadores de ECERS-R.
document icon  Thinking More about Program Structure FCCERS-3
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including transitions, free play and group times based on FCCERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure FCCERS-R
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on FCCERS-R items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure FCCERS-R (Spanish)
Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre la estructura del programa, incluidos aspectos del horario diario, juegos libres y tiempos de grupo, y disposiciones para niños con discapacidades según los elementos e indicadores de FCCERS-R.
document icon  Thinking More about Program Structure ITERS-3
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including transitions, free play, and group activities based on ITERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure ITERS-R
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on ITERS-R items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure ITERS-R (Spanish)
Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre la estructura del programa, incluidos los aspectos del horario diario, el juego libre y los tiempos de grupo, y las disposiciones para niños con discapacidades según los elementos e indicadores del ITERS-R.
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure SACERS-U
Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on SACERS-U items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Program Structure SACERS-U (Spanish)
Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre la estructura del programa, incluidos los aspectos del horario diario, el juego libre y los tiempos de grupo, y las disposiciones para niños con discapacidades según los elementos e indicadores de SACERS-U.
document icon  Thinking More about Space and Furnishings ECERS-3
This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on ECERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ECERS-R
This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on ECERS-R items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ECERS-R (Spanish)
Esta hoja de trabajo se puede utilizar para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el espacio y el mobiliario en función de los elementos e indicadores de ECERS-R.
document icon  Thinking More about Space and Furnishings FCCERS-3
This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on FCCERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings FCCERS-R
This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on FCCERS-R items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings FCCERS-R (Spanish)
Esta hoja de trabajo se puede utilizar para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el espacio y el mobiliario en función de los elementos e indicadores de FCCERS-R.
document icon  Thinking More about Space and Furnishings ITERS-3
This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on ITERS-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ITERS-R
This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on ITERS-R items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ITERS-R (Spanish)
Esta hoja de trabajo se puede utilizar para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el espacio y el mobiliario en función de los elementos e indicadores del ITERS-R.
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings SACERS-U
This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on SACERS-U items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More About Space and Furnishings SACERS-U (Spanish)
Esta hoja de trabajo se puede utilizar para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el espacio y el mobiliario en función de los elementos e indicadores de SACERS-U.
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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