Iowa Early Learning Standards Birth to Five

Click here to view Iowa early Learning Standards.     

The Iowa Early Learning Standards are statements that describe expectations for the learning and development of young children. It is hoped that the document will assist teachers, parents, the public,
and policymakers in better understanding the development of and support for young children.

Accredited Child Care Centers and Preschools

Click  here to learn more about national accreditation standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for child care centers and preschools.  To locate NAEYC accredited centers in your community click here (directory) to contact a Provider Service Specialist or Parent Referral Counselor.

Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards

Click here to learn more about Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards

Accredited Child Care Homes

Click here to learn more about national accreditation from the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC). To locate NAFCC accredited centers in your community click here (directory) to contact a Provider Service Specialist or Parent Referral Counselor

Rated Providers and Programs in the Iowa Quality Rating System (QRS) 

Click here to learn more about Iowa’s QRS and currently rated programs.  To locate a QRS rated Child Development Home, Child Care Center or Preschool in your community click here to contact a Provider Service Specialist or Parent Referral Counselor parent referral counselor or contact:

Emily Brott
Quality Rating System Specialist
ebrott@orchardplace.org
515- 246-3592  
800- 722-7619

National Health & Safety StandardsCaring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standard: Guidelines for Out-of-Home Child Care is the most comprehensive source of information available on the development and evaluation of the health and safety aspects of family and group child care homes and child care centers. The guidelines address the health and safety needs of children ranging from infants to 12-year-olds and contains updated and essential performance requirements for a quality child care program.
Click here to view Caring for Our Children; National Health and Safety Performance Standard: Guidelines for Out-of-Home Child Care Programs-2nd Edition.