by Nicole English | Mar 5, 2025 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page I would like to start putting together my program’s E-Portfolio before I begin the application process. Is there an outline of what should be in the E-Portfolio for each Star rating? All licensed programs must update their...
by Nicole English | Nov 6, 2024 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page I am a family child care program owner and have two staff working with me. I notice that their Levels on the MRTQ PDN Career Lattice do not count toward my rating with Rising Stars for ME. How can I include them in our...
by Nicole English | Sep 11, 2024 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page I’m overwhelmed by the Rising Stars for ME Inclusive Practices Checklist. Where do I start? In Standard 2: Program Evaluation, at Stars 3, 4, and 5 a program is required to complete all or parts of the Rising Stars for ME...
by Nicole English | Aug 28, 2024 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page What is the process for renewing my program’s enrollment with Rising Stars for ME? This is thinking ahead! It’s important to know that there is not a renewal process with Rising Stars for ME; programs must REAPPLY at the...
by Phoebe Harris | Aug 7, 2024 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page I saw that the new Preschool Maine’s Early Learning and Development Standards on demand training is available. Do I need to take that as a requirement for Rising Stars for ME? MRTQ PDN is very excited to introduce the new,...
by Phoebe Harris | Jul 17, 2024 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page Someone from the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) contacted me about a site visit. What is this? Amber Taurasi at the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) is beginning to contact child care programs about...
by Phoebe Harris | Jul 3, 2024 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page Our program has a focus on outdoor learning. How does that fit in with the Standards in Rising Stars for ME? Rising Stars for ME is meant to be inclusive for all programs in Maine, no matter the size, philosophy, or...
by Phoebe Harris | Jun 5, 2024 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page My program currently has a Conditional License. How does this affect my rating with Rising Stars for ME? Programs with a Conditional License must be enrolled with Rising Stars for ME to comply with licensing regulations....
by Phoebe Harris | May 22, 2024 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page Do you have an update on when I’ll be able to change my program’s information about openings on Child Care Choices? This is such a timely question! YES – those with Director of Record Access (DoRA) or DoRA Assistant can now...
by Phoebe Harris | May 8, 2024 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page We’re coming up to the end of the program year and our program would like to be more intentional about our end-of-the year evaluations and surveys, so we can use them purposefully in our Continuous Quality Improvement Plan...
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