- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Homes of quality
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Human Resources. Office of Regulatory Services. Child Care Licensing Section
- Publisher:
- Place of publication : Georgia. Dept. of Human Resources. Office of Regulatory Services. Child Care Licensing Section., Atlanta, GA, 2003
- Date of Original:
- 2003
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA H800.R2 M1 2003 H6
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bh800-pr2-bm1-b2003-bh6
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bh800-pr2-bm1-b2003-bh6
- Extent:
- 3 p.
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Libraries
- Rights:
-
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Home ofMerit Home ofDistinction
...a voluntary program that recognizes family child care and group hom e providers who provide a rich, interactive learning
environme nt for children.
Georgia Department of Human Resources
Office of Regulatory Services Child Care Licensing Section
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DH R G E O R G IA DE PARTMENT O F HUMAN RESOUR CES
HOMES OF
QyALITY
PROGRAM
WHAT IS IT?
A voluntary program that recognizes family child care and group home providers who provide a rich, interactive learning environment for children.
HOMES OF QUALITY LEVELS
Homes ofMerit Homes ofDistinction
Homes of Quality levels are measured by the Family Day Care Rating Scale (FDCRS) a nationally recognized method of rating quality child care.
A special certificate is awarded that can be used for marketing and parent education.
How are Home ofDistinction
and Home ofMerit
achieved?
The Home of Distinction level is achieved by scoring an average of five on the Family Day Care Rating Scale (FDCRS).
T~e Home of Merit level is achieved by sconng an average of three on the Family Day Care Rating Scale.
Who can participate?
Registered family child care or licensed group child care providers who: II Have operated for at least one year
II Have a good licensing history II Have attended a Homes of Quality
Orientation within the past year. II Agre.e to meet standards above licensing
requirements.
What resources are available to help with this process?
Free orientation/training sessions about the Homes of Quality program are provided s~atewide . Call the Child Care Licensing Section for a schedule of orientations at 404-657-5560.
Technical assistance is available in many counties to help providers prepare for the FDCRS assessment.
Grants for needed learning equipment and materials are also available in many counties.
How THE
PROGRAM WORKS:
STEP 1: Attend a Homes of Quality program orientation
STEP 2: Complete a self-assessment of your home (resources are available to help you).
STEP 3: When your home is ready, submit your application to the Child Care Licensing Section.
STEP 4: Score at least a "3" on the FDCRS observation visit to your home.
STEP 5: Receive your FDCRS scores and special certificate.
LINKAGES TO THE
GEORGIA EARLy
LEARNING INITIATIVE
(GELI)
Homes of Quality is a part of the G eorgia Early Le arn ing Initiative (GEL!). In G ELI-Plus counties, pro viders with the Home of M erit or Home of Distinction certificates may be eligible for higher reimbursement rates for subsidized children.
For more information, visit: www.geli.org
OFFICE OF REGULATORY SERVICES
CHILD CARE LICENSING
SECTION
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Homes
of Quality
For information about the
HOMES OF QUALITY
PROGRAM
Call
404-657-5560
Visit our website at:
www.dh1:state.ga.usIDepartmentsIDHRJORS
Office of Regu latory Services
Child Care Licensing Section
III~ Two Peachtree Street, NW Suite 32-458
DHR
Atlanta, GA 30303
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404-657-5562
