Who May Participate?
All licensed child care programs and alternative sites serving children 0-5 years old have the opportunity to participate!
Participation is voluntary and there are no enrollment fees or costs. If sites want to improve their quality, they have a variety of supports and incentives available to help them achieve high quality care.
How do I Participate?

Track 2: Quality Continuum Framework (QCF) - Measured Quality Elements
The Quality Continuum Framework (QCF) - Measured Quality Elements Track provides enhanced support, higher participation stipends and onsite coaching to help programs improve their overall program quality, environment, and teacher-child interactions.
​​
LICENSED PROGRAMS
​
Participating licensed programs can choose to participate in Track 1 or 2. Within each track, QCC provides a step-by-step level of support based on an assessment of the child care program’s needs and readiness for quality improvement.
​
Track 1: Quality Improvement (QI)
QI is an easy way to start quality improvement work. In this track, programs receive professional development training and resources, educational support and incentives, help developing a site improvement plan, and participation stipends.
​​
