Accreditation Services for Arizona Out-of-School Time Providers

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES), through its Child and Community Services Division, has awarded contract CTR078564 to the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) for Accreditation Services for Arizona Out-of-School Time Providers. The contract, valued at $75,000, covers the period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and focuses on supporting approximately 2,000 Out-of-School Time Programs statewide in meeting quality standards using the Arizona Quality Standards Assessment Tool (AzQSAT).

The contract encompasses a range of services including pre-accreditation site visits, initial meetings, technical assistance, professional development sessions, and program accreditation visits/certification. Service deliverables are priced across multiple line items, with unit prices ranging from $300 to $1,200 per unit. Professional development offerings include both virtual and in-person sessions, with participant ranges of 5-50 individuals. The contract's primary objective is to enhance the quality of child care services by providing comprehensive support for school-age out-of-school time programs in achieving and maintaining accreditation through existing Arizona Quality Standards.