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FCCERS-3

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  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: 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 FCCERS-3 (updated 4-11-25)
These are the current NC Additional Notes for the FCCERS-3 used by NCRLAP assessors.
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  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 Interactions 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 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-3 items and indicators.
document icon  Thinking More about Personal Care Routines 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 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 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  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  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.
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  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: 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  Gross Motor Equipment For Inclement Weather Days
This document clarifies the requirements for the scales for days when children cannot play outside.
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  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  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.
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