ELIGIBILITY AND QUALITY RATINGS

To enroll in DPP, you need to be licensed by the state and agree to participate in a three-part quality improvement system that includes three steps: an introduction to Quality orientation, Quality rating and the development of a quality improvement plan.

DPP contracted with Qualistar Early Learning, who will be conducting the quality rating process for the providers who want to become part of the program. As part of the Qualistar rating process, providers who are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), or the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC), will receive an automatic rating of the Star Three or the Star Four if you acquired a NAEYC accreditation after October 2006.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A DPP PROVIDER

• Quality rating funded (approximately $1,200) that provides your business with a recognized quality certification
• Classrooms who participate in the quality-rating system are eligible to receive up to $3,000 to support coaching, classroom materials and professional development for teachers
• Staff eligible for TEACH scholarships for up to $1,700
• Higher awareness for your program through increased exposure in various marketing opportunities that identify you as a quality provider
• Increase enrollment through Denver Preschool Program referrals
• Added value to your customers through tuition credits awarded to parents enrolled in your program. The amount of the tuition credits will vary according to family income and size as well as the preschool's quality rating
• Increased funds through parents that do not wish to receive the tuition credit from DPP and have the option to donate it back to their children’s provider