The QCC County Program Profile provides county data from the Common Data File (CDF) and the Annual Progress Report (APR). For counties that are a part of a consortium, the QCC County Program Profile provides a combined view of the CDF and APR. Both qualitative and quantitative data are presented to provide a local view of early learning and care climate.

Quality Counts California, Stanislaus is a voluntary Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) and Quality Improvement System (QIS) serving programs in Stanislaus County and is administered by the Stanislaus County Office of Education and the Child Development Training Consortium – Yosemite Community College District. Since July 1, 2014, more than 100 QRIS/QIS sites have been rated and/or receive support to improve quality care. Through the QRIS/QIS model some programs are eligible to receive monthly coaching, resources, and materials. The QCC Workforce Pathways program provides services to staff funded in part with state-subsidized dollars or caring for children receiving a state-subsidized voucher. Through the QCC Workforce Pathways participants have access to a variety of college cohort classes and professional development opportunities. Some participants are eligible for monetary stipends. First 5 IMPACT participating sites receive coaching, resources, materials, training, and professional development at all levels. At this time, monetary stipends are not available.

• First 5 California
• Quality Improvement Funding-Early Education Support Division/California Department of Education.

• Stanislaus County Office of Education
• First 5 Stanislaus
• Yosemite Community College District – Modesto Junior College
• Stanislaus County Child Care Resource and Referral
• Stanislaus Child Development Local Planning Council
• California Department of Social Services – Community Care Licensing Regional Office (Fresno)
• Stanislaus County Alternative Payment Program

Outreach is conducted through community events, flyer distribution, and website postings. Interested parties are then invited to attend an orientation for further information. After attending orientation, participants are invited to complete an application and indicate their preferred level of involvement.

Quality improvement is offered through various professional development activities, professional growth advising, and monthly coaching, depending on the program’s desired level of involvement.

Participants have the option to earn a stipend for completing 21 hours or more of professional development activities, to participate in a tuition-free college coursework cohort, or to earn a stipend for completing an educational milestone. Participation incentives/awards are available for non–California State Preschool sites, while the California State Preschool sites are eligible for Block Grants based on their Rating Tier.

A Preschool Teacher shared: Coaching really helped me be more aware of what is going on in the classroom with the videos that were taken. Sometimes the day goes so fast, it’s a real eye-opener to take a snapshot. My coach helped me with how to better handle conflicts and better ways to transition when it’s time to clean up, especially when the children are not ready.