Child Care Star Ratings

Each of the areas of the star rated license has a range of one through five points. The star rating is based on the total points earned for all of the areas. Recently, the rating system was changed to include two components, instead of three. Listed below is the breakdown for the number of stars received based on the total points earned in each of the areas (two and three component).

Number of Stars Received	Earned on a 3 Component License	Earned on a 2 Component License
	3-4 Points	1-3 Points
	5-7 Points	4-6 Points
	8-10 Points	7-9 Points
	11-13 Points	10-12 Points
	14-15 Points	13-15 Points

Three Component Example

A program scores 2 points in program standards, 3 points in education standards, and 4 points in compliance history. The total is 2 + 3 + 4 = 9 points. The program would get a three-star rating under the three component system.

Three Component Example
Program Standards	2 Points
Education Standards	3 Points
Compliance History	4 Points
Total Score	9 Points
Star Score

Two Component Example

A program scores 4 points in program standards and 4 points in education standards, and 1 quality point. The total is 4 + 4 + 1 = 9 points. The program would get a three-star rating under the two component system.

Two Component Example
Program Standards	4 Points
Education Standards	4 Points
Quality Point	1 Points
Total Score	9 Points
Star Score

Work Family Resource Center is available to aid and educate any parent on the star rating system during their child care search.

Visit http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us/search.asp to search for star-rated centers in Forsyth County.