Tier 1 - Registration and Regulation / Licensing 

The 1st tier begins with the mandatory registration of preschools. At this stage, registration and regulation / licensing measures are put in place to ensure minimum standards of op​eration.

 

Tier 2 - Self-appraisal 

After registration, preschools are strongly encouraged to practise self-appraisal annually.

 

Tier 3 - Quality Rating 

Once preschools have a better understanding of their own quality and are ready to have their self-evaluations validated, they can proceed to the 3rd tier of th​e framework. This tier involves assessment by external assessors.

 

Tier 4 - Accreditation 

The assessment result​s will determine the quality standard of the preschool. Preschools that have attained high quality standard may then apply for accreditation.​​