Maryland EXCELS (Quality Rating and Improvement System with Additional Achievements)

Maryland EXCELS is a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for child care and early education programs across Maryland, including early childhood, school-age, and public prekindergarten programs. Using nationally recognized standards and best practices, the program assigns participating providers a quality rating from 1 to 5 based on standards in areas such as developmentally appropriate practice, professional development, and family engagement. Providers upload evidence of meeting...