APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2023
QIF-C FUNDS CAN BE USED TO PURCHASE MATERIALS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR CHILDCARE PROGRAM
Eligibility Requirements and Expectations:
1. Programs must be working towards/maintaining* an ExceleRate™ Illinois Silver or Gold Circle of Quality.
*“working towards/maintaining” ExceleRate™ Illinois = program administrator must have at a minimum completed the appropriate “Orientation to ExceleRate™ IL” training or currently hold an ExceleRate™ IL Circle of Quality
2. The same administrative staff member must attend and participate in three cohort meetings to be held virtually starting in February 2024.
3. Attendee must have completed “An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales”. If needed, this in-person training is being offered on 1/27/23. Call our office for further information and to register.
4. Complete a self-assessment using the appropriate Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS-R, ITERS-R, ECERS-3, SACERS-U).
5. Meet with a CCR&R Quality/Infant Toddler Specialist four (4) times.
6. Develop a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan to support requested items.
The Quality Improvement Funds application can be found at https://ccrs.illinois.edu/files/2023/08/QI-Funds-FY24-Guidelines-Application-FINAL-TW-BE.pdf. Be sure to complete and return pages 5-7, the supplemental application C on page 10, and include all supporting documentation. Applications will be accepted by email to ccrs@illinois.edu, mail, or delivering to the Child Care Resource Service office at 905 S. Goodwin, 314 Bevier Hall, Urbana, IL 61801.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2023
Acceptance or denial notifications will be emailed to all applicants NO LATER THAN 1/12/2024. Further details will be included in this email.
THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE IN THE REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS – 75% OF FUNDS WILL BE ALLOCATED UPON CCRS APPROVAL OF ITEMS
If you have questions, please contact Tina Wiegel,Jenny Garinger, or Kathy Martin at 217-333-3252, option 3.