The Purpose of QRIS

The Purpose of QRIS. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) is designed to increase program quality by bridging the gap between the minimum standards set by each states child care licensing standards and the high standards that reflect research-based best practices. For this discussion, you will research your states regulations and compare them to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation Standards. View this four-minute video on , which provides an overview of the NAEYC Accreditation benefits, to further familiarize yourself with the accreditation process before drafting your discussion post.

In your initial post,

• Compare your states licensing regulations to the NAEYC Accreditation Standards in the following categories for a preschool-age classroom of four-year old children: (a) child to staff ratio, (b) group size, (c) teachers preparation, and (d) director preparation.
  • Be sure to cite the document/report you are referring to for your state regulations.
• After reading the required textbook chapters, list two benefits and two barriers to pursing accreditation for an early childhood program from your perspective as a current/future administrator.