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The Quality Start Model
The Quality Start Model has been designed to support an enhanced child care system for our state. Parents and the public will be able to understand the quality of care being provided in the child care centers in their communities. They will gain more understanding of the valuable work that child care providers do in assisting families in nurturing the development of our state’s young children. Providers will have a way of communicating the thought and care they put into creating a child care program that goes well beyond care and becomes an early education program. Quality Start should help raise the awareness of the whole community about how vital a quality child care experience is for children.
This model sets standards for child care providers to aspire to, and there will be substantial supports provided by the Department of Social Services – Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. This assistance will come in the form of scholarships for staff education, training on specific standards, increased reimbursement for children in the Child Care Assistance Program and tax benefits through the School Readiness Tax Credits.
To see the full model, click here.
To submit comments or questions regarding Quality Start, please click here.
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