FCCERS Participant:

 The Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale–Revised Edition (FCCERS–R™) is a thorough revision of the original Family Day Care Rating Scale (FDCRS, 1989). It is one of a series of four scales that share the same format and scoring system but vary considerably in requirements, because each scale assesses a different age group and/or type of child care and education setting. The FCCERS–R™ retains the original broad definition of environment including organization of space, interaction, activities, schedule, and provisions for parents and provider. The 38 items are organized into seven subscales: Space and Furnishings, Personal Care Routines, Listening and Talking, Activities, Interaction, Program Structure, and Parents and Provider. Since family child care homes frequently enroll a wide age range of children, this scale is designed to assess programs serving children from birth through school-agers, up to 12 years of age, including the provider’s own children if present. Therefore, the FCCERS–R™ contains items to assess provision in the environment for a wide age range, to ensure protection of children’s health and safety, appropriate stimulation through language and activities, and warm, supportive interaction