Quality Start Louisiana

Child Care Providers

• How to Get Your Stars
• School Readiness Tax Credits
• Incentives
• Louisiana Pathways Child Care Career Development System
• Training/Professional Development/Ongoing Education
• FAQs for Child Care Providers
• Resources
• Child Care Center Mental Health Consultation

You've given them the sun and the moon. Now give them the stars.

How to Get a One Star Rating

• Quality Start Model
• How to get a 1 star rating.
  • Louisiana Pathways
• How to get a 2 star rating.
• How to get a 3-5 star rating.
• Staff Qualifications
• Quality Point
• Who Can Help?
• Quality Start Required Trainings
• Online Applications
• Quality Start Center Map
• DCFS Child Care Licensing

The following outlines the process required to apply for a one star rating for your center:

Complete the One Star Application

The Quality Improvement Unit will review your application and licensing compliance.

The Quality Improvement Unit will let you know if you have been awarded one star. Your one star rating will be effective on the first day of the month following completion of review.