RISING STARS FOR ME Q&A
Rising Stars for ME ResourcesHow should a Program Director at a facility document completion of Leadership training for Standard 4.3.4? What if I completed a college course on program administration instead of the MRTQ PDN training?
The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that at least one individual in a program leadership position has training or college course work addressing leadership, management, and/or program administration skills. Programs will self-report their documentation for...
I have not completed the MELDS or IT MELDS, but I have a college degree and ten years of experience. Can I get a waiver for this training requirement?
You can read this previous Tip of the Week to learn more about who in your program is required to take which Maine Early Learning and Development Standards (MELDS) training. Read these requirements carefully, as they have changed from Quality for ME! The Infant...
What if my staff or I can’t get into a MELDS or IT MELDS training before our Rising Stars for ME expiration date?
You can read last week’s Tip of the Week to learn more about who in your program is required to take which Maine Early Learning and Development Standards (MELDS) training. Read these requirements carefully, as they have changed from Quality for ME! If there are staff...
Do I need to take the MELDS or IT MELDS?
To achieve a Star 3 or higher rating with Rising Stars for ME, certain staff must complete the Maine Early Learning and Development Standards (MELDS) and/or the Infant Toddler Maine Early Learning and Development Standards (IT MELDS). These requirements are different...
Where Does My Program Fit with Rising Stars for ME?
You may have noticed that Rising Stars for ME includes two versions of the Standards – one for Facilities and one for Family Child Care. The categories align with the Child Care Licensing Rules and the Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP). Programs of all types –centers,...
How do I know when to complete my Rising Stars for ME application?
At the end of March, all programs with active Quality for ME certificates were issued new Rising Stars for ME certificates. The expiration date appears on the certificate (example below). If your program was active with Quality for ME in March 2023, but did not...