Spark is Oregon’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS). It is a voluntary program designed to support and recognize high quality early childhood care and education programs. In early learning and educational settings, high quality includes some of the following features and benefits:
Spark connects families to quality early learning and care programs that prepare children for kindergarten and lifelong learning.
Spark offers coaching, professional development and resources to help early learning and care programs provide developmentally appropriate experiences and to keep improving the quality of the care they provide to your children.
What is Spark?
Early care and education professionals who are part of Spark are committed to providing a quality early learning experience for your child. Working in both center and home based settings, they represent many backgrounds and languages, just like Oregon’s diverse families.
Attached, supportive relationships with a qualified caregiver/teacher
Environments which are stimulating and appropriate for each child
Experiences and activities that support all aspects of a child’s development
Strong partnerships between families and early educators
If you are an early learning professional, you are in the right place! If you would like to learn more about Spark Assessments, Click Here
To learn how to get started:
The Spark process has been streamlined, making finishing your portfolio much simpler than it used to be in the past. Participation in Spark has many benefits, including support and incentive funds, and higher DHS reimbursement rates for Star rated programs. Most importantly, participation in Spark is a way you can demonstrate to parents and the community your commitment to high quality care - and CCRR Quality Improvement Specialists are here to help you every step of the way.
