Clark Early Learning Center, Springfield City School District’s preschool program, has earned a 5-star ‘Step Up to Quality’ rating.
Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) is a quality rating and improvement system administered by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW) and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. A 5-star rating is the highest rating available to preschool programs in the State of Ohio.
SUTQ measures quality program standards that exceed preschool licensing health and safety regulations. All Early Childhood Education and Preschool Special Education programs funded by the ODEW are mandated to participate in SUTQ and are required to achieve a rating of 3, 4 or 5 to maintain state funding, as well as administer and report on the Early Learning Assessment for all ECE and PSE funded children.
“The Clark ELC team works tirelessly to ensure that we are providing the highest quality facilities and services to our students,” said Clark Principal Caitlin Smith. “I am incredibly proud of each member of our staff and what this rating symbolizes for Clark ELC and our District as a whole.”