Both QIS and QRIS engage early learning and care programs, also known as early care and education programs, in a continuous quality improvement process based on a common set of program quality standards. A QRIS includes quality ratings.
Quality Counts California (QCC) includes both a QIS and a QRIS, as ratings are required for California State Preschool Programs. The quality elements measured by QCC ratings comprise the continuous quality improvement framework for all QCC-participating programs.