Below are links to local and state resources for lead testing and safety information. Portland Water Bureau https://www.portlandoregon.gov/water/article/677750 Oregon Dept. of Education https://oregonearlylearning.com/lead-poisoning-prevention/
No, it’s a voluntary program at this time. But there are incentives! Child care providers with a star-rating of 3, 4, or 5 may be eligible to receive monthly incentive payments from DHS if serving DHS clients receiving ERDC. […]
The QRIS Personnel Qualifications Report is a report in ORO that provides a snapshot of how your program is progressing in relation to the QRIS Personnel Domain (staff listed for your site, training hours, ethics endorsement and step on the […]
The first step in the process is to attend an Increasing Quality Training (IQT). Check the ORO Training Calendar to see when the next one near you might be scheduled.
Child care programs that are licensed with the Office of Child Care, have been in business for at least 2 years, and meet licensing compliance history for the Commitment to Quality rating.
Current research shows that quality child care experiences can lead to better outcomes for children for their entire lives. QRIS/Spark provides a system to help you look at opportunities to increase the quality in your early childhood education program.