Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)

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This Early Care & Education Search Tool will help you locate the type of early care and education program that meets your needs. You also can learn more about programs' licensing status, Step Up To Quality rating, and inspection results.

Step Up To Quality is a quality rating and improvement system administered by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. SUTQ recognizes and promotes learning and development programs that meet quality program standards that exceed preschool licensing and school age child care licensing health and safety regulations. Step Up To Quality program standards are based on national research identifying standards which lead to improved outcomes for children.

All Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Preschool Special Education (PSE) programs funded by the state are mandated to participate in Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) and are required to achieve a rating of silver or gold to maintain state funding, as well as administer and report on the Early Learning Assessment for all ECE and PSE funded children. Any licensed early care and education program may participate in Step Up To Quality.

ALL preschool and school-age child care licensing 
and Step Up To Quality functions must be done
in Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS). 

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