ExceleRate™ Illinois is the quality recognition and improvement system for licensed child care centers, Head Start, and Preschool for All programs. This orientation provides an overview of the goals, quality indicators, benefits of participation, application process, and the system supports available for success at reaching each Circle of Quality. Please note: Your participation in this course will be shared with your local Child Care Resource & Referral agency. The information is used to better support your center's quality improvement through the ExceleRate™ Illinois program.