Extensions are given to programs who apply for a Grow NJ Kids rating, but whose documentation, training evidence, and/or Environment Rating Scale (ERS) observation scores do not meet the minimum requirements for a Star 3 rating
Programs that receive rating extensions will have six months to submit the necessary documentation or training evidence to meet Star 3, and/or to request new ERS observations for the age group for which the ERS scores did not meet Star Rating 3 thresholds.
When a program with an extension is ready for their new evidence or training records to be reviewed, or for new observation(s) to be conducted, the program must complete the Documentation Review/Observation Request Form and email GNJKRating@montclair.edu to notify GNJK Rating of the request. Programs with an extension due to ERS observation scores should also submit the Two-Month Observation Window Request Form to request a preferred two-month observation window.
Programs that don’t receive an ERS overall average of 2.5 will be asked to resubmit for rating when improvements have been made and the program is ready to complete the rating process.
