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Head Start Ratings

To initiate an Official rating:

  1. Complete the Star Rating Readiness Checklist for Head Start Programs.
  2. Upload Checklist to NJCCIS with Office of Head Start Monitoring Reviews, and required documentation.
  3. Submit the Two-Month Observation Window Request Form to request your preferred two-month observation window
  4. Complete “File for Rating” in the Grow NJ Kids dashboard of NJCCIS and email GNJKRating@montclair.edu to notify submission is ready for review.

(Additional steps are specified in the process flow diagram below.)


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