STARS Plan Application

STARS Plan Application
Preschool and child care programs that have at least 3 stars in Vermont's STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) may be potentially eligible to be approved as a prequalified prekindergarten program and potentially receive public education funding.

To apply for prequalification a program must have 3 STARS OR 4 STARS with 2 points in each of the four arenas of STARS:
- Staff Qualifications and Annual Professional Development
- Families and Community
- Program Practices
- Administration
If a program has 3 stars or if a program has 4 stars and does not have 2 points in every arena, the program must submit this plan detailing how the program will achieve 4 stars and 2 points in each arena.

The plan will be reviewed by the Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families staff, and you will receive notification if there are questions, or if it is approved or denied.
Legal Program Name*
Physical Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

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Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address

Mailing Address

Mailing Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Name*
Position Title*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
Program's License Number*
My program currently has 3 starsMy program currently has 4 stars, but has not yet achieved 2 points in every arena of STARS
In this section please explain in detail the actions that you will complete in each arena to improve the number of points in each arena. Also please indicate your current activities that you will continue each year to maintain the points currently achieved.

3 STAR Program Plan
Staff Qualifications and Annual Professional Development Arena
Current number of points achieved in the staff qualifications and professional development arena:*
Proposed number of points in the staff qualifications and professional development arena by the end of year 3:*
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The proposed point must be equal or greater than 2 points.
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The proposed points in this arena cannot exceed 3.
What activities are you currently doing to receive points in the staff qualifications and professional development arena that you will continue to maintain achievements?*
Year One: What activities will you do in the first year of your plan to improve in the staff qualifications and professional development arena?
Year Two: What activities will you do in the second year of your plan to improve in the staff qualifications and professional development arena?
Year Three: What activities will you do in the third year of your plan to improve in the staff qualifications and professional development arena?
Families and Community Arena
Current number of points achieved in the families and community arena:*
Proposed number of points in the families and community arena by the end of year 3:*
** Error **

The proposed point must be equal or greater than 2 points.
** Error **

The proposed points in this arena cannot exceed 3.
What activities are you currently doing to receive points in the families and community arena that you will continue to maintain achievements?*
Year One: What activities will you do in the first year of your plan to improve in the families and community arena?
Year Two: What activities will you do in the second year of your plan to improve in the families and community arena?
Year Three: What activities will you do in the third year of your plan to improve in the families and community arena?
Program Practices Arena
Current number of points achieved in the program practices arena:*
Proposed number of points in the program practices arena by the end of year 3:*
** Error **

The proposed point must be equal or greater than 2 points.
** Error **

The proposed points in this arena cannot exceed 5.
What activities are you currently doing to receive points in the program practices arena that you will continue to maintain achievements?*
Year One: What activities will you do in the first year of your plan to improve in the program practices arena?
Year Two: What activities will you do in the second year of your plan to improve in the program practices arena?
Year Three: What activities will you do in the third year of your plan to improve in the program practices arena?
Administration Arena
Current number of points achieved in the administration arena:*
Proposed number of points in the administration arena by the end of year 3:*
** Error **

The proposed point must be equal or greater than 2 points.
** Error **

The proposed points in this arena cannot exceed 3.
What activities are you currently doing to receive points in the administration arena that you will continue to maintain achievements?*
Year One: What activities will you do in the first year of your plan to improve in the administration arena?
Year Two: What activities will you do in the second year of your plan to improve in the administration arena?
Year Three: What activities will you do in the third year of your plan to improve in the administration arena?
Summary of Points, additional information and signature
Total number of points currently achieved in STARS:
Total number of achieved points in STARS:
** Error **

The current points entered on the previous page do not add up to 5 current points, which is the required number of points at 3 STARS.
** Error **

The proposed points entered on the previous page do not add up to 9 or more points, which is the required number of points for 4 STARS.
Please upload any additional documentation, including any supporting documentation from the STARS office.

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I agree that the information I have provided is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge.I understand the information will be verified by the STARS office, and any discrepancies may result in a denial of my application.I agree to report any changes in compliance that could affect this plan to the Agency of Human Services within five days of the change.
Signature*

Four STAR Application
Staff Qualifications and Annual Professional DevelopmentFamilies and CommunityProgram PracticesAdministration
Staff Qualifications and Annual Professional Development
Anticipated Date 2 Points in the Staff Qualifications and Annual Professional Development Arena Will Be Achieved:

MonthDayYear
Please describe the actions you will complete to achieve at least 2 points in the staff qualifications and annual professional development arena. A typical time frame for completion is 6 - 12 months, please detail any extended time frame for completion.
Families and Community Arena
Anticipated Date 2 Points in the Families and Community Arena Will Be Achieved:

MonthDayYear
Please describe the actions you will complete to achieve at least 2 points in the families and community arena. A typical time frame for completion is 3-6 months, please detail any extended time frame for completion.
Program Practices Arena
Anticipated Date 2 Points in the Program Practices Arena Will Be Achieved:

MonthDayYear
Please describe the actions you will complete to achieve at least 2 points in the program practices arena. A typical time frame for completion is 6-12 months, please detail any extended time frame for completion.
Administration Arena
Anticipated Date 2 Points in the Administration Arena Will Be Achieved:

MonthDayYear
Please describe the actions you will complete to achieve at least 2 points in the administration arena. A typical time frame for completion is 3-6 months, please detail any extended time frame for completion.
Please upload any additional information.

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I agree that the information I have provided is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge.I understand the information will be verified by the STARS office, and any discrepancies may result in a denial of my application.I agree to report any changes in compliance that could affect this plan to the Agency of Human Services within five days of the change.
Signature

Initial Application Review
3 STAR Plan - Initial Plan3 STAR Plan - Revised4 STAR Plan - Initial Plan4 STAR Plan - Revised

Verification of STARS Arena Points

Rows	Current Points	Possible Proposed Points
Staff Qualifications & Annual Professional Development Arena
Families and Communities Arena
Program Practices Arena
Administration Arena

Date proposed points could be achieved:

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Verification Notes
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Date of Verification

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Verifier Name
CDD Child Care Quality Program Administrator Review Notes
Recommend DenialRecommend ApprovalRequested more information
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Signature of Child Care Quality Program Administrator, DCF Child Development Division.

Final STARS Plan Decision
DeniedApproved
3 STARS Plan Decision Date

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3 STARS Plan Decision: Signature of Vermont Department for Children and Families, Commissioner
DeniedApproved
4 STARS Plan Decision Date

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4 STARS Plan Decision: Signature of VT DCF Child Development Division, Policy Director

Current STARS Plan Status
ApprovedDeniedProgram ClosedPlan CompletedPlan Unsuccessful
Date of current status

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Notes
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STARS Plan Application

3 STAR Program Plan

Staff Qualifications and Annual Professional Development Arena

Families and Community Arena

Program Practices Arena

Administration Arena

Summary of Points, additional information and signature

Four STAR Application

Staff Qualifications and Annual Professional Development

Families and Community Arena

Program Practices Arena

Administration Arena

Initial Application Review

Final STARS Plan Decision

Current STARS Plan Status