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1. General Information
2. Step Up To Quality Information Session
   •  Power Point Presentation for Centers
     
     
3. Step Up To Quality Benchmarks and Indicators for Centers
   
   
4. Step Up To Quality Benchmarks and Indicators for Type A Homes
   
   
5. Serious risk rules have been identified as part of a new department initiative, Regulation for the 21st Century, as presenting the greatest risk of harm to children. The serious risk rules were identified by a workgroup with statewide representation from diverse stakeholder groups.
   If a program has a non-compliance with any of these rules, it will prevent them from being eligible for a star rating until they have had a regular licensing visit without any serious risk non-compliances.
   
   
6. Center Serious Risk Information
   • Center Serious Risk Rules
   • Program Guide to Keeping Ohio's Children Safe and Healthy
   • Center Progressive Sanction Matrix
   • Serious Risk Non-compliance Monthly Training
     
7. Type A Home Serious Risk Information
   1. Type A Home Serious Risk Matrix
      
      
      
8. Quality Achievement Awards
1. Quality Achievement Awards for Centers
2. Quality Achievement Awards for Type A Homes
   
   

9. Who To Call

   1. Local Resource and Referral Agencies
   2. Step Up To Quality Licensing Specialists
   3. Field Office Supervisors
      
      
10. Program Information 
    • Guidance Document  
    • Application
      
      
11. Specialized Training Information
    Includes information on Instructor/Training approval process, Conference approval process and how to find approved trainings.                                                                                   
    
12. Specialized Training Worksheet
13. Sample Professional Development Plan  
    
    
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