Quality Bonuses for Higher Quality Care!

The Mississippi Child Care Quality Step System is a system of the Office for Children and Youth (OCY) of the Mississippi Department of Human Services.

Benefits for Child Care Facilities

• Marketing advantage

• Quality bonuses for meeting criteria for higher “steps”

• Access to customized technical assistance

• Access to more professional development

Eligibility Criteria for Enrollment

• Licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health

• No probationary sanctions

• Located in the Quality Step System service area

Eligibility Criteria for Quality Bonuses

• Successful completion of Quality Step requirements

• Participation in the Mississippi Child Care Assistance Program

 

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