Parent Aware, Minnesota’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), is intended to engage, rate, market, and support quality improvement in early care and education (ECE) programs. Quality improvement that supports children’s well-being and school readiness is a primary goal and purpose of Parent Aware. The engagement of ECE providers and their participation in meaningful improvement efforts are critical to the success of Parent Aware. Data documenting providers’ experiences and perceptions can inform decision-making about the implementation of Parent Aware, including the design of recruitment strategies and the development of incentives for participation and quality improvement.
The purpose of this summary is to report key findings from surveys of ECE providers regarding participation in Parent Aware. Administered in June 2018, the surveys gathered data from currently Rated and previously participating Parent Aware providers. These providers answered questions about their motivation for participating, their experiences, and changes they have made to their program as a direct result of participating in Parent Aware. Additionally, providers eligible to participate but not yet enrolled in Parent Aware were surveyed about their reasons for not participating currently and reasons they may participate in the future.
Most programs are motivated by the financial incentives to join Parent Aware.
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