Step Up To Quality
Step Up To Quality is a five-star quality rating and improvement system
Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) is administered by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Recognizing and promoting early care and education programs that meet quality program standards that exceed licensing health and safety regulations. The program standards are based on national research identifying standards that lead to improved outcomes for children.
All registrations must be completed and submitted using the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System or OCLQS. Rated programs can complete an ongoing registration in OCLQS to request a renewal or increase to their rating and unrated programs are able to register for an initial rating.
April 2022 SUTQ Updates
Overview of Step Up To Quality Visits
SUTQ Provider Training April 2022 Frequently Asked Questions
SUTQ Standards Updates April 2022
SUTQ Changes Training April 2022
SUTQ Provider Training PowerPoint
CCMPL #153 Changes to the SUTQ Program Reduction of Forms and Continuous Rating
SUTQ Forms Changes
Ratings Progression Charts
Quick reference charts showing which SUTQ program standards apply for each level of a star-rated program.
SUTQ Ratings Progressions for Centers Updated April 2022
SUTQ Ratings Progressions for Family Child Care Updated April 2022
Star Rating Requirement Summaries
The SUTQ Star Rating Requirement Summary can help a program determine whether they meet the requirements for a desired star-rating. Programs can work with local child care resource and referral agencies to obtain training and assistance needed to meet the standards for their star-rating.
One-Star Requirement Summary Updated May 2022
Two-Star Requirement Summary Updated May 2022