Basic Requirements for ABC Provider Enrollment
Level A
- Facility must have a current license or approval in good standing.
- Facility must meet Part I of the ABC Level A Standards.
- Facility must receive an on-site program review and receive an average score of 4.5 on the Environment Rating Scales (ITERS-R, ECERS-R, and/or SACERS) appropriate for each age group of children in randomly selected classrooms. Additionally, each classroom observed must earn a minimum score of 4.0 on the Interaction Subscale.
- Programs must meet the non-corporal punishment policy of the ABC Program.
- Programs must meet the ABC required staff-child ratios.
Level B
- Facility must have a current license/approval in good standing or legal exemption. Exception: Family child care homes may be registered.
- Facility must meet Part I of the ABC Level B Standards.
- Facility must receive an on-site program review on Part II of the ABC Level B Standards and receive a score of at least 80% or higher on the ABC Child Care Standards for each age group to be enrolled.
- Programs must meet the non-corporal punishment policy of the ABC Program.
Level C
- Facility must have a current license/approval in good standing or legal exemption. Exception: Family child care homes may be registered.
- Must be selected by an eligible client.