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What does Quality Start San Bernardino County measure?
Quality ratings and improvement supports are based on a matrix, which evaluates early learning programs in the following areas:
Child Development and School Readiness:
Including appropriate learning activities and use of child observation tools and developmental and health screenings.
Teachers and Teaching:
Including lead teacher/family child care home provider qualifications and effectiveness of teacher-child interactions.
Program and Environment:
Including ratios and group size, assessment of the classroom environment, and center director qualifications.
Yes, Quality Start San Bernardino
Quality Start San Bernardino County is committed to supporting early childhood educators with resources and information to guide the ongoing quality improvement of your early learning program.
Educators who participate in Quality Start San Bernardino County will receive:
Quality Improvement Plan: A customized plan to guide your quality improvement efforts.
Quality Improvement Support: Coaching, professional development, and training opportunities that fit your needs.
Access to the Quality Start Users Group: A peer support network of early childhood educators committed to quality early learning.
Recognition of Your Program: Your commitment to quality will be recognized on the Quality Start website and as part of other outreach efforts.
Quality Rating: Some participating early childhood programs will receive a quality rating to recognize their commitment to quality.
Learn more, get involved!
For more information on quality early learning, visit the Quality Start website at www.qualitystartsbc.org.
