Madera
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Community Action Partnership of Madera County
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County Program Profile: Madera
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.
Time Period: 2022–2023
QRIS :: Quality Counts Madera
The Quality Counts Madera serves the communities of Madera County. It is administered by First 5 Madera County in coordination with the Madera County Superintendent of Schools. Since June 2016, more than 25 Quality Rating and Improvement (QRIS)/Quality Improvement System (QIS) sites have been rated and/or received support to improve quality. The Quality Counts: Early Stars QRIS has five levels and measures several elements of program quality, including 1. Child Development and School Readiness, 2. Teachers and Teaching, and 3. Program and Environment.
County Contact Information
Funding Streams
- IMPACT
- CSPP and QCC Block Grants
- QCC Local Consortia and Partnership Grants
- QCC Workforce Pathways
Partner Agencies
- First 5 Madera County
- Madera County Superintendent of Schools
- Madera County LPC
- Community Action Partnership of Madera County
- Resource & Referral Community Action Partnership of Madera County
- Head Start Programs
- Madera Unified School District
- State Preschool
- First 5 Madera County Family Resource Centers
Process to Outreach/Onboard Programs and Providers
We have successfully recruited all California State Preschool Program (CSPP) providers in Madera County. We visit private centers and family child care providers to help them become aware of the benefits of participating in the QRIS.
Quality Improvement Program Support Strategies
We provide coaching, Professional development training, block grants, and incentives/materials according to the individual needs (as well as the tier rating) of our participating sites.
Local Approach to Offering Financial Incentives and Stipends
California State Preschool Program/CMIG sites rated at Tier 4 or 5 qualify for block grants. Private centers and family child care providers not yet rated, or rated below a Tier 3, receive support materials.
How Children Are Served by QCC
QCC Settings
Children Served by Setting
Overall Child Characteristics and Services Provided
Children’s Races and Ethnicities
QCC Tier Rating Distribution
Language Spoken with Children
Testimonial
At Madera Unified Preschool program, we’ve experienced firsthand the transformative power of QRIS in enhancing the quality of early childhood education across our fourteen State Preschool sites. QRIS has been instrumental in our journey towards continuous improvement, providing invaluable support and resources to elevate the standards of care and education we offer to our young learners. Through QRIS, we’ve been able to access comprehensive frameworks, tools, and training that empower our educators to excel in their roles. The guidance and feedback provided have enabled us to identify areas for growth and implement targeted interventions to ensure every child receives the highest quality of education possible. QRIS doesn’t just focus on compliance; it fosters a culture of excellence where continuous learning and improvement are celebrated. Teachers gained knowledge about the CLASS tool and became more aware of the significant impact of their interactions with children. By participating in QRIS, we’ve strengthened our program’s effectiveness, leading to better outcomes for our children and increased satisfaction among families. We’re grateful for the ongoing support of QRIS in our pursuit of excellence and are confident that our partnership will continue to enrich the lives of children in our community for years to come.I have found the coaching and all of the resources provided by QRIS to be extremely valuable. The coach always responds quickly and is very thorough; she is encouraging and willing to help us in any way she can; she has provided guidance with everything from introducing us to different resources on the computer to helping us set up Google Docs. The trainings that have been provided through the QRIS and the coach have been very helpful. I believe the support provided through QRIS was instrumental in the Tier 4 rating we received this year.
MUSD Center Director