SECTION 340:110-1-8.10. Program evaluation differential quality rating and improvement certification criteria

(a)   Criteria one star plus centers and homes. Program evaluation criteria in (1) through (2) of this subsection are required for family child care homes. Program evaluation criteria in (2) of this subsection are required for all child care programs. In addition, program evaluation criteria in (3) of this subsection are required for part-day programs.

(1)   Health and safety checklists for both indoor and outdoor spaces are completed annually and maintained on file at the facility.

(2)   Personnel and parents are surveyed annually identifying program strengths and weaknesses and evaluating effectiveness in meeting children's, parents', and personnel's needs.

(3)   An equipment inventory is conducted annually using the appropriate Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) form and kept on file at the center.

(b)   Criteria two and three star centers and homes. Program evaluation criteria in (a) of this Section are required. In addition, program evaluation methods described in (1) through (4) of this subsection are completed within one year of receiving two star level and repeated as required.

(1)   The program is assessed annually using an assessment tool approved by Child Care Services (CCS). This assessment is not required for:

(A)   programs accredited by a CCS-approved, national accrediting organization; or

(B)   Head Start grantees compliant with Head Start Program Performance Standards.

(2)   Program goals are established and updated annually considering information gathered from completed health and safety checklists, parent and personnel surveys, and a CCS-approved assessment tool.

(3)   The program has a written plan and program policy and procedures for meeting established goals, including professional development and educational needs forpersonnel or the provider and assistant.

(4)   Personnel participate in program evaluation and the established goals are shared with personnel.

[Source: Added at 29 Ok Reg 1229, eff 7-1-12; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1683, eff 11-1-16; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 475, eff 1-31-18 (emergency); Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1705, eff 9-17-18; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1858, eff 11-1-20]