Nova Scotia Day Care Act Licensing — Nova Scotia's quality rating system
Nova Scotia's quality rating and improvement system (NS EECD) is managed by NS Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Ratings are and required for all licensed providers.
Look up a provider's rating
NS EECD — official provider search
How providers are evaluated
Staff education & credentials
Director and teacher qualifications, early childhood education degrees, credential levels.
Curriculum & learning environment
Use of research-based curriculum, quality of learning materials, classroom setup.
Classroom interactions
Observed teacher–child interactions using standardized tools like CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System).
Family engagement
Communication practices, family involvement policies, cultural responsiveness.
Program administration
Financial stability, staff policies, ongoing professional development.