The Best Beginnings STARS to Quality Program is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system that aligns quality indicators with support and incentives for early childhood programs and early childhood professionals. The Early Childhood Services Bureau has enjoyed watching the program grow and develop with the input from the various stakeholders, and has listened carefully to early childhood professionals, parents, and national experts to provide a strong program, desired by many.
STARS has several components:
- Workforce Development
- Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)
- Infrastructure to administer the programs, provide training , coaching, and technical assistance, and to validate the STARS system
How do I apply to be a STARS Provider?
Programs may apply for Best Beginnings STARS to Quality at any time on the Early Childhood Project website. To apply, you must log in as an organization, go to the STARS tab, and click “Apply for STARS”. If your application is accepted, you will be notified and sent a STARS to Quality agreement and W-9 which must be returned in order to be accepted into STARS to Quality. Click the link below to apply. If you need assistance, contact HRDC Provider Services or click here for printable instructions.
For more information about Montana STARS to quality, visit the website: Best Beginnings STARS to Quality
