Quality Start Riverside County helps early learning programs achieve and maintain quality early learning experiences for children and families. Participating programs receive quality improvement support.
Quality Start promotes the following quality standards for early learning programs:
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CHILD OBSERVATION
Programs observe their students to figure out what types of activities will help the children grow and learn. Also, they support children’s cultural backgrounds and home life.
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HEALTH AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Quality programs support the overall well-being of children, paying attention to their physical, social, emotional needs.
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TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Teachers are trained and educated in how to best support and teach young children.
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POSITIVE TEACHER-CHILD INTERACTIONS
Teachers engage with children in ways that are positive and build trust. Students learn how to communicate and how to manage their emotions.
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TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
The number of children per teacher. More one-on-one attention means children feel more connected to their teachers. Classrooms are small enough so teachers know each student’s strengths and needs.
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ENVIRONMENT
The learning environment should be a safe and healthy place for children to learn and grow.
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DIRECTOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Well-qualified program directors help ensure that the program as a whole is quality-focused and supporting children’s development.
CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Quality Start Riverside County helps early learning programs achieve and maintain quality early learning experiences for children and families. All participating programs receive access to various supports to embed continuous quality improvement with the programs. While all participating Quality Start providers are expected to consider these hallmarks of quality in their program, California State Preschool Programs are formally rated and assessed on these standards. These program ratings can be found in the table below. For more information about any of these programs and assistance choosing the right program for your family, please contact the Early Care and Education, Resource & Referral at (800) 442-4927 or use their Child Care Finder.
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HIGHEST QUALITY
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EXCEEDING QUALITY
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ACHIEVING QUALITY
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RISING QUALITY
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COMMITTED TO QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
IMPACT PROVIDER SITES
Quality Start Riverside County welcomes all early learning programs throughout Riverside County. Private Center Based programs, Family Child Care Homes, and Family, Friends, and Neighbors are not formally rated or assessed, yet they demonstrate quality practices and participate in quality improvement efforts on a consistent basis. Participating providers can be found in the table below. For more information about any of these programs and assistance choosing the right program for your family, please contact the Early Care and Education, Resource & Referral at (800) 442-4927 or use their Child Care Finder.
ALTERNATIVE SITES
Alternative Settings are community and home-based settings, which are not child care or preschool sites, yet they provide early learning and school readiness services to parents and young children. Below are the Alternative Settings who are participating in Quality Start Riverside County.