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[quote=Anonymous]Daycare provider here. Glad I came across this thread - I have been wondering if parents are even aware of the Excels program. 
As the pp above me explained, the ratings are based on self-reporting. There is a LOT of documentation involved, it is extremely time consuming to write, submit, and revise documents. I would rather spend my time engaged with the kids doing the things than writing about them. My only motivation for participating in Excels is to improve my professional image. The system is designed in a way that makes it nearly impossible to achieve a level 5 rating - this is mostly due to the time limit on submitting documents. 
I guess my point is that a high excel rating mostly indicates that a provider is good with paperwork and wants to be seen as a professional. It is not so much a reflection on the daycare program though.
I predict that Maryland Dept of Education will revamp but not do away with Excels. It is supposed to be a quality rating system but in its current state it does not really work as such. [/quote]

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