Quality Rating and Improvement Systems

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Program Administration Scale (PAS)

At the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood, we know strong administration is vital for success. Our PAS-3 tool includes 25 items across 9 subscales to help early care centers enhance leadership, promote self-growth, and assess quality.

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Business Administration Scale (BAS)

At McCormick Institute for Early Childhood, we believe quality family child care depends on strong business practices. The Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care improves quality in ten key areas, supporting providers and benefiting families and communities.