ABC Policies, Procedures and Assessment Tools
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Child-Staff Ratios
Child-Staff Ratios
This document outlines the child-staff ratios required for ABC Levels A, B, and C center-based facilities.
Provider Business Procedures
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| Provider Business Procedures for Levels A and B Providers | Microsoft Word | PDF |
| Provider Business Procedures for Level C Providers | Microsoft Word | PDF |
These documents outline the business procedures for ABC providers.
- Provider Business Procedure for Levels A and B Providers – Outlines the procedures to be followed by providers who receive payments from the ABC Child Care Voucher Program and are enrolled in the Level A or B.
- Provider Business Procedure for Level C – Outlines the procedures to be followed by providers who receive payments from the ABC Child Care Voucher Program and are enrolled at Level C.
Environment Rating Scales
Environment Rating Scales
The Environment Rating Scales are the designated classroom assessment tools for ABC Level A.
Levels A and B Standards
Level A Standards
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| Level A Standards Introduction | Microsoft Word | PDF |
| Level A Required Standards Part I | Microsoft Word | PDF |
These documents are used when center-based facilities are assessed for ABC Level A enrollment or re-enrollment. Additionally, Level A facilities are assessed on the Environment Rating Scales.
- Level A Standards Introduction – Provides an introduction to the Level A Standards. The cover page is used to collect identifying information on the facility being assessed.
- Level A Required Standards Part I – Outlines the required standards center-based facilities must meet for enrollment or re-enrollment at Level A.
Level B Standards
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| Level B Standards Introduction | Microsoft Word | PDF |
| Level B Required Standards Part I | Microsoft Word | PDF |
| Level B 0-2 Standards | Microsoft Word | PDF |
| Level B 3-5 Standards | Microsoft Word | PDF |
| Level B 6-12 Standards | Microsoft Word | PDF |
These documents are used when center-based facilities are assessed for ABC Level B enrollment or re-enrollment.
- Level B Standards Introduction – Provides an introduction to the Level B Standards. The cover page is used to collect identifying information on the facility being assessed.
- Level B Required Standards Part I – Outlines the required standards center-based facilities must meet for enrollment or re-enrollment at ABC Level B.
- Level B 0-2 Standards – Outlines the standards required for center-based facilities serving children ages 0-2 at ABC Level B. This document is used to observe and assess the classrooms serving this age group.
- Level B 3-5 Standards – Outlines the standards required for center-based facilities serving children ages 3-5 at ABC Level B. This document is used to observe and assess the classrooms serving this age group.
- Level B 6-12 Standards – Outlines the standards required for center-based facilities serving children ages 6-12 at ABC Level B. This document is used to observe and assess the classrooms serving this age group.
Level A Application
Level A Application
The Level A Application must be completed by Child Care Centers interested in applying for enrollment at Level A.