Unity School Inc

The Spark High Quality Rating System (Spark) is a voluntary program in Oregon that rates early childhood care and education programs on a scale of 3–5 stars. The rating system is based on five categories: Children's Learning and Development, Health and Safety, Personnel Qualifications, Family Partnerships, and Administrative and Business Practices.

 

Programs that meet or exceed the requirements for each standard receive a rating and an incentive payment. The program's process includes:

• Assessing each standard

• Creating plans for improvement

• Providing financial support to help programs implement their plans

• Completing a portfolio to show how programs are meeting each standard

• Submitting portfolios for review

 

Spark is a key component of Oregon's commitment to improving the quality of early care and education. The program was originally launched in 2013 under the name Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).