Start with Quality
Quality early learning and care experiences build the foundation for skills children need in school, work, and life. Together, we're strengthening California's approach and systems to nurture children from infancy through preschool.
What's New
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Explore the latest QIS updates, QIS resources including the Quality Continuum Framework: Measurable Quality Elements, QIS-related FAQs, and more.
New ResourceBrowse the Library
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is pleased to announce the release of the new …
New LearningSee all Opportunities
The California Department of Social Services is pleased to announce that a new module series, Creating …
Who We Serve
Early Educators
Find resources and support to assist you in providing quality early learning and care.
Quality Partners
Access QIS resources for coaches and trainers, higher education faculty, assessors and observers, and consortium members.
Families
Access information and resources to help you identify and connect with quality early learning and care programs.
Policymakers
Access information to help communicate the value and importance of quality early learning and care.
Why Quality Counts
Quality early learning and care programs have environments, relationships, interactions, and activities to support all children’s growth and development to prepare them for success in school and life.
Research continues to show that children who attend quality early learning and care programs are more likely to do well in school and less likely to drop out or need remedial supports later in their education.
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