Quality Rated

Parents and families need an independent, trustworthy resource to help them find high-quality child care, preschool, and Pre-K programs. That’s where Georgia’s Quality Rated comes in. Quality Rated has an online tool that helps families find child care in their area that have been evaluated by credentialed early childhood experts and deemed high-quality. Families can have peace of mind knowing that any participating child care program is committed to providing children an environment and experience that is best for their development.

For Child Care Providers

2021-10-22 CAPS Policy and QR Updates - Provider Webinar

This webinar is the latest in a series of informational webinars to update child care providers on the changes to both the CAPS program and the QR system. CAPS providers will learn about CAPS policy updates, two new CAPS/QR Statuses impacting them (Provisional and Probationary), and hear updates to the Tier Reimbursement rates. This webinar also details the cohort group slot selection process for 2022 and the options available to providers seeking to rate in 2022. QR will accommodate providers by offering both traditional and alternate rating pathways in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

CAPS/QR Updates October 2021 - Provider Webinar Slides

2021-03-25 Quality Rated Updates & Innovations - Provider Webinar #2

The deadline for all CAPS providers to be 1, 2, or 3-star rated has been extended to December 31, 2021. To support the achievement of this goal, DECAL will rate all programs in 2021 using the new Temporary Alternate Rating Options (TARO). Learn about the three TARO choices providers can make this year, hear about the newly announced CAPS Milestones, and be excited about the extension and expansion of the 2020-2021 Rating Bonus Incentives and the potential for technology opportunities.

Quality Rated Updates & Innovations – Provider Webinar Slides 3/25/21

Quality Rated Informational Webinar Questions and Comments 3/25/21

2020-09-29 Quality Rated Updates & Innovations - Provider Webinar

Learn about Quality Rated’s response to the COVID-19 Pandemic plus updates on CAPS/QR deadlines, publication of the 2021 Cohorts, Rating Incentives, and the new Temporary Alternate Rating Options (TARO) – including the opportunity to participate in a Fall Pilot.

Quality Rated Updates & Innovations - Provider Webinar Slides 9/29/20

2019-11-25 Countdown to 2020 - Meeting the QR/CAPS Challenge Webinar #2

All CAPS providers must be star rated (1,2 or 3 stars) by December 31,2020, to continue to receive CAPS funding.

2019-11-01 Meeting the 2020 Challenge CAPS/Quality Rated Provider Webinar

This webinar is about updates on CAPS and Quality Rated that will support providers in becoming quality rated by the end 2020. Update includes communication plans, 2020 support, operational changes, policy changes and CAPS/QR milestones.

Quality Rated Website

This website for providers will guide you through the Quality Rated process. Click on the button below to apply to participate. For answers to questions about Quality Rated, email the Quality Rated Help Desk at QualityRated@decal.ga.gov or call 1-855-800-7747.
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For Familes

What Every Family Should Know About Quality Rated

This website will answer many of your questions about the importance of high quality child care, including how to find a one, two, or three star Quality Rated provider near you. Click on the button below to access qualityrated.org.

For answers to questions about how to find Quality Rated child care, call toll-free 1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS.
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