YoungStar Analysis and Update Project YoungStar Analysis and Update beginning in 2024 The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is conducting an analysis and update of the YoungStar Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Our goal is to strengthen YoungStar and make it a more effective tool for: Setting expectations for child care quality Communicating information about child care quality to parents/caregivers so they can make informed child care decisions Supporting child care programs to meet quality expectations To achieve this goal, DCF is committed to engaging with a diverse group of early childhood educators, families, tribes, and other stakeholders for their input and feedback. This update will be a multi-year process and we will provide more information as this work progresses. How Can You Get Involved? We want to hear from you! We will be launching a series of listening sessions across the state to talk to families, caregivers, providers, educators, tribes, and other child care stakeholders. Join us at an upcoming listening session and share your thoughts about quality child care and how we can make YoungStar work for you. Upcoming Listening Sessions There are no listening sessions scheduled at this time. Check back for updates, or sign up for our email list to be notified about future listening sessions. Take our Survey Help us understand how we can make YoungStar work best to meet your needs. We welcome parents/caregivers, child care providers/educators, tribes, and other child care stakeholders (advocates, business leaders, researchers, etc.) to take our survey. Sign Up for Our Email List Join our listserv to stay informed and receive important information on our YoungStar Analysis and Update Project. Learn More YoungStar Listening Session Information Sheet YoungStar 101 PowerPoint Presentation Please check back to this webpage for updated information regarding this project and how you can be involved.