Based on the information you provide, the calculator below will estimate the potential dollar amount of an Achievement Award that your facility may earn by completing the STAR Rating process. IdahoSTARS reserves the right to modify this calculator at any time. The calculator will be revised weekly to reflect the funds available in the QRIS incentive budget. The estimated amount for the one-time Achievement Award will vary for each facility.
(All estimates are based upon the funds available on that specific date. Estimates will go up and down depending on how many facilities have enrolled, how much support they request, the STAR Ratings, budgetary constraints, and other variables.)
Today's Date: July 31, 2010 (Central Standard Time)
Step 1: Choose the QRIS STAR Rating that your facility would like to earn.
Step 2: Enter the number, below, of children that are not eligible for ICCP and do not have a documented special need enrolled for the hours listed. The calculator will determine the full time equivalent (FTE) number for your facility.
Step 3: Enter the number, below, of children that are eligible for ICCP and have a documented special need enrolled for the hours listed. The calculator will determine the full time equivalent (FTE) number for your facility.
Step 4: Enter the number, below, of children eligible for ICCP (and do not have a documented special need) enrolled for the hours listed. The calculator will determine the full time equivalent (FTE) number for your facility.
Step 5: Enter the number, below, of children with a documented special need (and are not eligible for ICCP) enrolled for the hours listed. The calculator will determine the full time equivalent (FTE) number for your facility.
Definition of Special Needs for IdahoSTARS (adapted from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) 12/16/09
Every child comes to child care with all types of special needs. For IdahoSTARS purposes, “special needs” is defined as a disability or special health care need that requires extra support in order for the child to be included and successful in a child care setting. This may include any chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition requiring ongoing treatment or services that are not typically required by the general population of children documented by an I.E.P., I.F.S.P., or a letter from the attending doctor or health professional.
Special needs may include: (A. Cohen, 2007)
Step 6: Enter the number, below, of staff working the hours listed. The calculator will determine the full time equivalent (FTE) number for your facility.
Step 7: Enter the number, below, of these staff who have a CDA or Degree in ECE/related working the hours listed. The calculator will determine the full time equivalent (FTE) number for your facility. (Numbers of CDA or degree staff should not exceed numbers of staff.)
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