Alabama Quality STARS Incentive Payment Information
The following incentive schedules will go into effect beginning October 1, 2021. Programs that meet the criteria will receive a one-time payment annually from the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR).*
*According to the recently revised Child Care Licensing and Performance Standards, licensed centers and homes meet the criteria for a one (1) star rating in Alabama Quality STARS. There are no additional requirements for a STAR 1 Rating. Programs that opted out of the STARs program will not receive the STAR 1 incentive. The incentive amounts below will go into effect after October 1, 2021, for STAR 1-rated programs.
Programs that earn a STAR 2 and higher under the new program will receive the amounts below based on the STAR level earned.
Direct all questions regarding the incentive schedule or subsidy schedule to the Alabama Department of Human Resources at quality.enhancement@dhr.alabama.gov or call the DHR line and ask for STAR rating Subsidy Payments at 334-242-1425.
Centers
Alabama Quality STARS Incentive Matrix
*According to the recently revised Child Care Licensing and Performance Standards, licensed centers meet the criteria for a one (1) star rating in Alabama Quality STARS. There are no additional requirements for a STAR 1 Rating. Programs that opted out of the STARs program will not receive the STAR 1 incentive. The incentive amounts above will go into effect after October 1, 2021, for STAR 1-rated programs.
Homes
Alabama Quality STARS Incentive Matrix
*According to the recently revised Child Care Licensing and Performance Standards, licensed homes meet the criteria for a one (1) star rating in Alabama Quality STARS. There are no additional requirements for a STAR 1 Rating. Programs that opted out of the STARs program will not receive the STAR 1 incentive. The incentive amounts above will go into effect after October 1, 2021, for STAR 1-rated programs.
Subsidy Reimbursement Schedule:
The subsidy reimbursement schedule (separate from the above schedule) for currently STAR-rated programs can be found below:
Updated: April 2022