Parent Aware Rating Tool
Frequently Asked Questions

Will accreditation affect my Parent Aware quality rating?

Programs accredited by one of the following national accrediting organizations may receive up to a 4-star rating through the Parent Aware Rating Tool if they meet all high-quality rating criteria.

The types of accreditations eligible to receive a 4-star rating in Parent Aware include:

To receive this rating, programs must also meet prerequisites for accredited programs:

I qualify for the differential child care payment rate through the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Does this mean I will automatically be rated as a 4-star program?

No. The differential child care payment rate available through the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) allows accredited child care programs and family child care providers with a National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or higher to charge the state up to 15 percent above the maximum reimbursement rate if they also charge private-pay families that higher rate.

For the purposes of the Parent Aware Rating Tool pilot, only accreditations, not professional development credentials, qualify programs and providers for a possible 4-star rating.

Is there a cost to participate?

There is no cost to participate in Parent Aware.

The Parent Aware Rating Tool pilot is not currently available in my area. How can I keep on top of the progress of and any plans to introduce the program statewide?

Please visit www.parentawareratings.org for regular updates and enrollment information.

How can I become involved?

Child care providers/early educators in the pilot areas may volunteer to participate in the program.

A provider resource specialist will be assigned to help you through the process.

Please contact Valerie Peterson at valeriep@mnchildcare.org or 651-290-9704, ext. 107 for more information or to register for a program orientation.

Definitions of Licensing Terms

Licensing term

Definition

Conditional

The license has been placed on conditional status. The license holder may continue operating under special terms.

Fine

The license holder has violated a licensing regulation and has been issued a fee that must be paid by a certain date.

Maltreatment
Determination

The license holder or facility has been found responsible for abuse or neglect of a child.

Revocation

The license holder’s license has been taken away due to serious or chronic violations of licensing requirements. The license holder may not operate. The program can not be
granted a license for 5 years.

Suspension

The license holder’s license has been suspended due to violations of licensing requirements. The license holder may not operate until they meet certain conditions. Once conditions are met, the suspension may be lifted by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, allowing them to begin to operate again.

Temporary Immediate
Suspension

The license holder’s license has been immediately suspended based on imminent risk of harm to children. The license holder may not operate. A final sanction (such as suspension or revocation) may be issued after the investigation is complete.










 

Last updated: November, 2007