Looking for quality child care?
Reach for the STARS!

• Search for a Keystone STARS program by county or zip code
• What is Keystone STARS?
• What should I expect at a Keystone STARS program?  
• Learn more about Keystone STAR levels
• Download the STARS brochure (PDF)  |   En Espanol (PDF)
• Download the STARS poster (7.5" x 11") (PDF)   |  En Espanol (PDF)
• Request STARS posters and brochures

For a young child, everything is a learning experience. The early learning program you choose, such as child care or Head Start, can affect how well your child does in kindergarten, school, and in life.

Children who attend a quality early learning program

• come to kindergarten ready to learn;
• do better in school; and
• are more likely to graduate high school, attend college, and get good jobs.

What is Keystone STARS?

Keystone STARS is a tool to help you understand the quality of an early learning program.

Child care and Head Start programs that participate in Keystone STARS earn a STAR 1 to STAR 4 level based on quality standards that measure:

• Staff education: early childhood teachers have the training and knowledge for working with young children
• Learning environment: the program has a variety of materials and activities for each age level that makes it possible for children to learn something new every day!
• Leadership and management: a quality program has to have sound business practices to ensure your child’s safety and early learning
• Family and community partnerships: Parents and community members are encouraged to become a part of the child’s learning progress

As programs earn more Stars, they are providing higher quality early education for your child.

Click HERE to learn more about different STARS levels...

Click HERE to search for a Keystone STARS program by county or zip code...

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What should I expect at a Keystone STARS program?

Department of Public Welfare Certificate of Compliance for child care centers or Certificate of Registration for family child care homes.

• A comfortable place where your child can explore and learn
• Laughing, reading, and talking which builds language skills
• Teachers who continue to learn new ways to help your child thrive
• A safe, healthy, and exciting place
• Music, art, science and play activities that increase school readiness
• Your child feeling good about himself or herself
• Families involved in the program and their child’s development
• Teachers that listen to children and parents
• Children having fun together and being respectful of each other

Click HERE to search for a Keystone STARS program by county or zip code...

Request STARS posters and brochures

If you would like to receive any of the following materials:

• STARS trifold brochure - English
• STARS trifold brochure - Spanish (quantities limited)
• STARS 10" x 17" poster (two-sided- English & Spanish)
• STARS 7.5" x 11" poster (two-sided: English & Spanish)

Please contact your local Early Childhood Community Engagement Group or email kelswa@berksiu.org with your name, street address, and quantity of each item. Materials are free.

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