The Arkansas Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) is a statewide initiative designed to recognize, support, and strengthen the quality of early childhood education and care across Arkansas. Through QRIS, early learning programs have access to a clear framework for continuous quality improvement, professional development, and resources that help create safe, engaging, and developmentally a ppropriate learning environments for young children.

Whether you are a family searching for high-quality early care, an early childhood provider committed to continuous improvement, or a community partner supporting Arkansas's youngest learners, QRIS provides trusted information and meaningful tools to help every child thrive.

The QRIS website serves as a central hub for information about the program, including participation requirements, quality standards, ratings, technical assistance, professional learning opportunities, and available resources. Providers can explore pathways to enhance program quality, while families can better understand what quality ratings mean and how they support positive outcomes for children.

At the Arkansas Department of Education: Office of Early Childhood (OEC), we believe that investing in quality early childhood experiences lays the foundation for lifelong learning, school readiness, and future success. QRIS reflects our commitment to partnering with early learning providers across the state to ensure every Arkansas child has access to high-quality early education opportunities.