In a resounding testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence, Bibb County CSPWA Head Start, located at 1006 Walnut Street, Centreville AL 35042, has proudly achieved a prestigious 5-Star rating in the Alabama Quality STARS program. This recognition underscores their dedication to delivering advanced quality practices in their program and providing the highest level of care and education to the families and children they serve.
Alabama Quality STARS is Alabama’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), a collaborative effort between the Alabama Department of Human Resources and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. This innovative program assigns STAR levels to early childhood care and education providers based on their adherence to standardized, research-based criteria. The program’s primary focus is on fostering continuous quality and improvement.
To attain different STAR levels, programs must meet a specific minimum score requirement on both the Best Practice Rubric and the CLASS scoring model. Each STAR level represents a different stage of progress:
- STAR 1: Programs meet and maintain all licensing standards set by the Alabama Department of Human Resources, ensuring a basic level of quality and safety.
- STAR 2: Programs exceed licensing standards and actively work towards enhancing foundational quality. They strive to highlight their strengths and continually challenge themselves to do better.
- STAR 3: Programs build upon foundational quality, with an increased emphasis on improving teacher-child interactions, a key factor in quality early education.
- STAR 4: Programs empower their teams to strengthen teacher-child interactions and implement advanced program-wide quality initiatives, further enhancing the learning environment.
- STAR 5: Programs consistently excel in foundational quality through internal mentorship and maintain consistently high levels of program-wide, quality teacher-child interactions. They also demonstrate solid business practices, reflecting a comprehensive commitment to excellence.
The achievement of a 5-Star rating by Bibb County CSPWA Head Start signifies their dedication to fostering quality early childhood education and care. This accomplishment sets a high standard for other providers in Alabama to follow, showcasing the possibilities that can be achieved when a commitment to quality is at the forefront.
With their unwavering commitment to excellence, Bibb County CSPWA Head Start exemplifies the values of Alabama Quality STARS and the essence of quality early childhood education, ensuring that the families and children they serve receive the highest level of care and support. This recognition not only reflects their past achievements but also promises a brighter future for the young learners of Bibb County.
