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Policies and Procedures Governing Step Up To Quality

  1. SUTQ Rules

    1. The electronic version of the Child Care Manual is available from the ODJFS eManuals site.  The manual contains all rules, forms, transmittal letters and procedure letters that the department has issued for Step Up To Quality (SUTQ).

    2. Click here to go to the eManuals site. Under the section titled "Children and Families - Child Care," click the link for "Child Care Manual." On the "Child Care Manual" page, click the link titled "Step Up To Quality (SUTQ): Chapter 17."

  2. Click here to access the Step Up To Quality Guidance Document.
    (Effective 7/01/09 - updated 9/23/09.)
  3. Click here to access the Step Up To Quality Benchmark Indicator Requirements Document.
    (Effective 7/01/09.) 

  4. Click here to access the Step Up To Quality Evidence Portfolio.

  5. Appeal Process
    1. Programs may appeal the outcome of a Star Rating verification visit or the removal of a Star Rating.  Star Rating removals are based on serious risk non-compliances.
    2. JFS 01563 Appeal Request for Step Up To Quality.

 

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