Describes the steps involved in participating in assessments completed by NCRLAP. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (16573 downloads) - 55
About the assessment process (video) View About the assessment process in NC (uncaptioned video). Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (8765 downloads) - 55
About the assessment process in NC (uncaptioned video) View This checklist is designed to assist child care programs with the assessment process in conjunction with other resources provided by DCDEE and NCRLAP. Programs can use this as a guide while preparing for the assessment process, though it is not required to use it. (13084 downloads) - 112
Assessment process checklist View This webcast explains the definition of books in poor repair as it applies to the ITERS-R and FCCERS-R as well as provides examples of common repair issues and other important considerations. (10431 downloads) - 112
Books in poor repair View (2010 version) This chart summarizes safe and healthy outdoor play conditions. It is a guide to use when determining if weather conditions allow for outdoor play. (10564 downloads) - 112
Child Care Weather Watch Chart View This information provides considerations regarding appropriate images in books and pictures as it applies to observations conducted by the NC Rated License Assessment Project for the NC Star Rated License and addresses common questions. (8403 downloads) - 112
Considering appropriate images in books & pictures View This video is intended for participants in North Carolina's ERS Assessment Process. It provides information related to the requirements of the ECERS-R, Item 22 Blocks, Indicator 5.1 and shows examples of block areas and how these relate to the indicator's requirements. (3911 downloads) - 55
ECERS-R Item 22 Blocks, Indicator 5.1 View This report shows statewide and county ECERS-R scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019. (142 downloads) - 112
ECERS-R Statewide and county scores View This webcast defines the basic requirements of a cozy area for the ECERS-R rating scale and provides examples of areas that meet this definition and examples of areas that do not. It illustrates important considerations in determining the adequacy of a cozy area by answering common questions on this topic. (4/17/2013) (13143 downloads) - 112
ECERS-R The cozy area (webcast, uses Adobe flash) View This document provides an overview of considerations, questions from FCCH providers, and answers regarding NC's FCCERS-R assessment process. (2509 downloads) - 112
FCCERS-R Assessment Process Information View This report shows statewide and county FCCERS-R scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019. (83 downloads) - 112
FCCERS-R Statewide and county scores View Link to the DCD website, where you can learn about the NC Star Rated License system. (8270 downloads) - 55
General information regarding the NC Star Rated License system View Describes many of the health and sanitation practices considered during the assessment process in NC. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (9772 downloads) - 55
Handwashing and basic health considerations for the assessment process (uncaptioned video) View Describes many of the health and sanitation practices considered during the assessment process. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (13500 downloads) - 55
Handwashing and other basic health considerations (video) View This document briefly summarizes some of the handwashing and some health requirements for the ITERS-R, ECERS-R, and FCCERS-R. (11365 downloads) - 112
Health Reminders for the ITERS-R ECERS-R and FCCERS-R View This document briefly summarizes some of the handwashing and health considerations for the SACERS-U. (6608 downloads) - 112
Health Reminders for the SACERS-U View This poster from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is referenced in NCRLAP facility summary reports.
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Healthy child care NC diaper procedure poster View This report shows statewide and county ITERS-R scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019. (94 downloads) - 112
ITERS-R Statewide and county scores View Focuses on how language supports children’s cognitive and social/emotional development in programs serving infant and toddlers. (9195 downloads) - 55
Language for learning: Infants and toddlers (uncaptioned video) View Focuses on how language supports children’s cognitive and social/emotional development in programs serving infant and toddlers.
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Language for learning: Infants and Toddlers (video) View Focuses on how language supports children’s cognitive and social/emotional development in programs serving preschoolers. (9104 downloads) - 55
Language for learning: Preschoolers (uncaptioned video) View Focuses on how language supports children's cognitive and social/emotional development in programs serving preschoolers. (9512 downloads) - 55
Language for learning: Preschoolers (video) View 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, including the SACERS-U. (7970 downloads) - 55
Language for learning: Schoolagers (uncaptioned video) View 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, including the SACERS-U. (7627 downloads) - 55
Language for learning: Schoolagers (video) View This document provides an overview of considerations, questions, and answers regarding ECERS-R assessments for public school preschool programs. (6547 downloads) - 112
Public school ECERS information sheet View Revised: March 2019 This is a summary of scoring criteria used by NCRLAP assessors during Environment Rating Scale assessments for items that relate to gross motor space and equipment. These standards apply to all gross motor equipment and materials. (1002 downloads) - 112
Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment View Provides examples of some of the required interactions and facilitation of learning for a few items on the Activities sub-scale of the SACERS-U. It illustrates ideas for implementing best practices while staff communicate and interact with school-age children. (9203 downloads) - 112
SACERS-U Facilitating activities View This report shows statewide and county SACERS-U scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019. (83 downloads) - 112
SACERS-U Statewide and county scores View This resource provides examples of the types of language and questioning techniques that specifically meet the expectations for item 29, Staff-child communication, indicator 5.4. It also illustrates best practices for language when staff ask children probing questions that encourage children to give more involved responses. (7780 downloads) - 112
SACERS-U: Language Activity: Understanding the requirement for item 29 View Addresses common questions and scoring issues related to gross motor spaces and play that occur during the North Carolina Rated License Assessments. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (7940 downloads) - 55
Safe space for gross motor play (uncaptioned video) View Addresses common questions and scoring issues related to gross motor spaces and play that occur during the assessments completed by NCRLAP. (9268 downloads) - 55
Safe space for gross motor play (video) View This webcast is Stay and Play Outside All Day, Part 1 which is an introduction to enhancing the outdoor learning environment. After this webcast, you may also want to view part 2 that discusses considerations for using natural learning materials as well as parts 3 and 4 that show examples of these materials. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (7828 downloads) - 54
Stay and play outside all day, part 1 View This webcast is about Stay and Play Outside All Day, Part 2 which continues the conversation about enhancing the outdoor play environment for children. It promotes teachers scheduling much time for outdoor play while providing children with a variety of gross motor and other learning experiences. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (6199 downloads) - 54
Stay and play outside all day, part 2 View This presentation provides examples of outdoor learning areas as well as examples of teacher-made natural learning materials. More examples are provided in Stay and Play Outside All Day, part 4. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (6010 downloads) - 54
Stay and play outside all day, part 3 View This webcast provides examples of teacher-made natural learning materials. These ideas come from various programs in North Carolina who wish to expose children to nature and help children develop a sense of wonder and appreciation for the out-of-doors. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (8524 downloads) - 54
Stay and play outside all day, part 4 View This document provides information about the substantial portion of the day requirement in the ECERS-R. It includes information about the definition of the term, how assessors determine the times and make calculations, FAQs, materials indoors and outdoors, and tips. (509 downloads) - 112
Substantial portion of the day: Key points for NC's assessment process View This document provides a summary of the lowest scoring items and indicators for the ECERS-R, as used for the assessment portion of the NC Star Rated License. (72 downloads) - 112
Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the ECERS-R View This document provides a summary of the lowest scoring items and indicators for the FCCERS-R, as used for the assessment portion of the NC Star Rated License. (67 downloads) - 112
Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the FCCERS-R View This document provides a summary of the lowest scoring items and indicators for the ITERS-R, as used for the assessment portion of the NC Star Rated License. (82 downloads) - 112
Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the ITERS-R View This document provides a summary of the lowest scoring items and indicators for the SACERS-U, as used for the assessment portion of the NC Star Rated License. (71 downloads) - 112
Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the SACERS-U View Use this video supplement to learn more about common questions and scoring issues related to gross motor spaces and play that occur during the NC rated license assessments. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (9284 downloads) - 112
Supplement for A Safe Space for Gross Motor Play (8-2012) View Use this video supplement to learn more about the process of having an assessment completed by the NC Rated License Assessment Project. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (7120 downloads) - 112
Supplement for About the Assessment Process (8-2012) View Use this video supplement to learn more about how providers can ensure that health and sanitation practices are carried out appropriately throughout the day. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (9583 downloads) - 112
Supplement for Handwashing and Basic Health Considerations (8-2012) View This supplement focuses on how language supports children's cognitive and social/emotional development in child care settings. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (7614 downloads) - 112
Supplement for Language for Learning (8-2012) View This video supplement 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. (8641 downloads) - 112
Supplement for Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants (8-2012) View Use this worksheet while reading the appropriate Environment Rating Scale to document the materials and furnishings in your classroom while considering the items and indicators of the activities sub-scale. (9505 downloads) - 112
Thinking More about Learning Materials-ECERS-R View Use this worksheet while reading the appropriate Environment Rating Scale to document the materials and furnishings in your family childcare home while considering the items and indicators of the activities sub-scale. (6205 downloads) - 112
Thinking More about Learning Materials-FCCERS-R View Use this worksheet while reading the appropriate Environment Rating Scale to document the materials and furnishings in your classroom while considering the items and indicators of the activities sub-scale. (8567 downloads) - 112
Thinking More about Learning Materials-ITERS-R View Use this worksheet while reading the appropriate Environment Rating Scale to document the materials and furnishings in your classroom while considering the items and indicators of the activities sub-scale. (8301 downloads) - 112
Thinking More about Learning Materials-SACERS-U View USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines for Children 1-12 years of age. These updated guidelines are required by October 1, 2017. Source. Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks (2574 downloads) - 112
USDA Meal Guidelines for Children 1 to 12 years View USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines for Infants less than 12 months old. These updated guidelines are required by October 1, 2017. Source. Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks (1940 downloads) - 112
USDA Meal Guidelines for Infants View 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. (8072 downloads) - 55
Using materials with non-mobile infants (uncaptioned) View 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. (8533 downloads) - 55
Using materials with non-mobile infants (video) View This webcast addresses common questions from child care providers about when it is appropriate to take children outside. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (7949 downloads) - 54
Webcast: Outdoor Play Weather Permitting: Common questions View This webcast discusses the requirements on the Environment Rating Scales regarding outdoor play weather permitting. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale, including the SACERS-U. (7388 downloads) - 54
Webcast: Outdoor Play Weather Permitting: What are the requirements? View Discusses how programs can create a restful environment for children by considering the indicators at the higher levels of quality on the Environment Rating Scales. (7617 downloads) - 54
Webcast: Rest Well- Considerations for creating a restful naptime View Explains the requirements for the nap/rest item on the Environment Rating Scales regarding healthy provisions, and it addresses common questions and provides some helpful hints. (7300 downloads) - 54
Webcast: Rest Well- Healthy provisions for naptime View Discusses the supervision of infants and older children during naptime and also considers the physical layout and placement of furnishings to allow for good supervision. (7398 downloads) - 54
Webcast: Rest well- Supervision considerations for naptime View