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County Program Profile: Sierra

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: 2023–2024

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QRIS :: Sierra QCC Consortium

The Quality Improvement System is a voluntary program focused on providing information, resources, and support to early care and education programs‚ including family childcare homes‚ serving children from birth through age 5. The goal is to enhance the quality of early learning programs and recognize the wonderful work that is being done in our region.

The program provides support in the following areas:

  • Child Development and School Readiness
  • Social–Emotional Development

Eligible participants include:

  • Private center-based programs
  • Family child care
  • Family members, friends, and neighbors who care for children other than their own

Benefits of participation include:

  • No-cost materials and supplies
  • Ongoing support and resources
  • No-cost workshops and training
  • New ideas to enhance learning experiences for young children
  • Being part of a supportive network
  • Financial incentives for participation

Program Contact Information

Sierra QCC Consortium

website

https://www.first5sierra.org/

contact

Candy Corcoran

phone

530.993.4884

email

[email protected]

Funding Streams

  • First 5 CA
  • First 5 Sierra
  • QCC Quality Improvement Grant
  • Workforce Pathways Grant

Partner Agencies

  • Sierra County consortium leadership: First 5 Sierra
  • Sierra Nevada Children’s Services (SNCS)
  • LPC Sierra
  • Sierra County Adult Education
  • Sierra Plumas Joint Unified School District

Process to Outreach/Onboard Programs and Providers

Program outreach is conducted through various methods that include the following: personal phone calls, emails, staff presentations, site visits, website, and newsletters. Outreach is an ongoing process, and we strive to serve all sites who want to participate and engage in quality improvement efforts.

Quality Improvement Program Support Strategies

Support strategies are relationship based through coaching, professional development offerings, site visits, and ongoing staff support and individual follow-up.

Local Approach to Offering Financial Incentives and Stipends

Stipends and materials are provided upon completion of specific requirements.

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

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