Quality Start Child Care

As parents, we know you want the very best for your children. That’s what Quality Start is all about. When you choose a Quality Start member child care center, you know you are choosing a center that is among the finest in the state. Quality Start is a voluntary program for licensed child care centers, designed to recognize, support, and increase the quality of child care throughout Louisiana.

Participating centers can earn up to five stars. 

• 1 STAR - The center has met the higher standards of the Louisiana Department of Children
  and Family Services Child Care Licensing and Regulatory Section.
  
  
• 2 STARS - A two-star rating is given when the center has received additional specialized training.
  
  
• 3-5 STARS - The three to five star rating indicates the center provides quality
  child care based on staff qualifications and the Environment Rating Scales (ERS).
  
  

Why Should I Choose A Quality Start Child Care Center?

Research shows quality child care can improve your child's
well-being including their readiness for school.

Child care centers who participate are showing parents their
commitment to providing quality child care.

On your tax return, your family may qualify for the annual School Readiness Tax Credit
based on the star rating of your child care center, your family income and your child’s age.