The focus of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-2013 STEP Evaluation was assessing progress toward the following outcomes: 1) that child care providers increase their knowledge of quality standards and developmentally appropriate practices; 2) that child care providers implement quality improvements; and 3) that child care providers develop a culture of continuous quality improvement. The data collection methods included: An analysis of administrative data including quality ratings completed and scores; A self-administered survey of child care participants conducted in English and Spanish; and One-on-one interviews with a random sample of STEP participants conducted in English. Interviews were conducted with nine participants representing various phases of STEP's implementation model and communities throughout Los Angeles County. (author abstract)