Steps to Quality is part of a larger statewide initiative known as Quality Counts CA.  Steps to Quality provides information and resources for educators, families, and the community to ensure the highest quality of education and to promote our future generation’s success.

 

Steps to Quality is led by a consortium committed to enhancing and sustaining a quality early learning and care system for the County. This is done by elevating the quality of programs through coaching, training, technical assistance, and financial incentives.

 

Steps to Quality follows a strength-based approach and aligns with California’s Comprehensive Quality Rating Improvement System Framework and Quality Counts California ensuring positive outcomes for the state’s infants, toddlers, and preschoolers through high quality early learning experiences.

 

Steps to Quality is funded by the California Department of Education, California Department of Social Services, and First 5 California.

Steps to Quality provides tools, resources, and support to help early learning programs make a lifelong difference for children. Participants receive:

 

• Information & Resources – Guidance to support best practices.

• Coaching & Technical Assistance – One-on-one support from Early Learning Specialists.

• Professional Development – Workshops, trainings, and learning opportunities.

Child care centers, family child care homes, and family, friend, and neighbor caregivers are all encouraged to participate.

• Coaching – Individualized mentoring and on-site support.

• Incentives – Stipends for training, education, and professional growth milestones.

• Professional Learning – No-cost workshops and training sessions.

• Supplies – Materials to enhance learning and improve environments.

• Recognition – Acknowledgment from families, peers, and the community.

• Networking – Connect with other early learning providers who share your commitment to quality.

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