{"id":122,"date":"2021-10-25T11:11:39","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T15:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/creehs\/?page_id=122"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:46:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:46:11","slug":"grow-nj-kids-at-creehs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/creehs\/grow-nj-kids-at-creehs\/","title":{"rendered":"Grow NJ Kids Rating at CREEHS"},"content":{"rendered":"

About Grow NJ Kids<\/h2>\n
About Grow NJ Kids<\/a><\/span><\/div>
About CREEHS<\/a><\/span><\/div>
Grow NJ Kids Rating Webinar<\/a><\/span><\/div>
Contact Us<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

Rating Information<\/h2>\n
\n<\/span>\u00a0Center-based Programs (including NJDOE Public Preschool, NAEYC-accredited, and Head Start)<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Family Child Care (FCC) Programs – English<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Programas de Cuidado Familiar Infantil (FCC) – Espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Extension Information – All Programs <\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>
\n<\/span>\u00a0Updates on Policies and Procedures\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n

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Grow NJ Kids<\/em><\/a> is New Jersey\u2019s Quality Rating Improvement System which aims to raise the quality of child care and early learning across the state. Grow NJ Kids<\/em> provides resources and technical assistance to participating programs to assess and improve their programs ongoing.<\/p><\/div>

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About the Center for Research and Evaluation on Education and Human Services (CREEHS)<\/span><\/p>\n

The Center for Research and Evaluation on Education and Human Services (CREEHS)<\/a> at ÌÇÐÄvlog is a research and evaluation center that provides independent and objective program evaluation, applied research, and program planning services to state and municipal agencies, school districts, colleges, and universities, community organizations, and foundations to assist them in meeting their program improvement and accountability needs in the areas of education, public health, and human services.<\/p>\n

As the Rating Entity for Grow NJ Kids<\/em>, CREEHS implements the quality ratings of early childhood education programs enrolled in Grow NJ Kids<\/em> — including systematic and unbiased observations of classroom quality, evaluates Grow NJ Kids<\/em> as an initiative, and meaningfully engages Grow NJ Kids<\/em> stakeholders in the rating and evaluation process. Overall, our approach to this role emphasizes communication, collaboration, and a focus on equity.<\/p>\n

New Grow NJ Kids Rating Webinar for Early Childhood Education Programs available!<\/h2>\n

A brief, under-20-minute webinar was created specifically for early childhood education programs participating in Grow NJ Kids. It provides a clear, accessible overview of what programs can expect as they prepare for rating, including guidance on organizing required documentation, submitting a rating request, and understanding each stage of the rating process. Designed to support busy program leaders and staff, the webinar offers practical information to help programs feel confident and informed as they move through their Grow NJ Kids journey.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to view the Webinar.<\/p>\n

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