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 Solano, is part of the Early Care and Education Quality Rating and Improvement (QRIS)/Quality Improvement (QI) System, and is funded by the California Department of Education through the California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Block Grant, the Department of Social Services Quality Counts Quality Improvement Grant, and the First 5 California IMPACT Legacy Grant. This integrated system supports a wide range of providers, including Head Start; CSPPs; family child care home (FCC) providers; private and nonprofit center-based programs; alternative sites; and family, friend, neighbor (FFN) caregivers.

Programs participating in Quality Counts Solano receive ongoing support to improve program quality through individualized coaching, professional learning opportunities including workshops and training, and access to funding aligned with quality improvement goals with a specific focus on family engagement, teacher-child interactions, inclusive practices, anti-bias education and program administration.

Each participating site collaborates with an Early Learning Quality Improvement Coach to create a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) based on the Quality Continuum Framework (QCF). QIPs are developed through coach observations, input from site leadership and staff, and the data gathered from the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) and Environments.

At this time, Quality Counts Solano is only rating CSPP sites.

• California Department of Social Services Quality Improvement Grant
• California Department of Education CSPP Block Grant
• First 5 California IMPACT Legacy

• Bay Area Community Resource Center – First 5 Center Vallejo
• Benicia Unified School District
• Catalyst Kids
• Child Start, Inc.
• Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
• First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission
• Solano Community College
• Solano Child Care Planning Council
• Solano Family & Children’s Services
• Solano Family Child Care Association
• Solano Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)
• Travis Air Force Base
• Vacaville Unified School District
• Vallejo City Unified School District

Outreach for Quality Counts Solano is conducted through Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) staff, partner agency referrals, social media messaging, and countywide meetings and events. Enrollment is open year-round, as funding allows, to eligible licensed and license-exempt programs in Solano County who serve children from birth to age 5 and are committed to quality imporment. Programs interested in learning more or applying are encouraged to contact SCOE’s Early Learning Division for information and support.

All programs enrolled in Quality Counts Solano have access to a comprehensive suite of supports, including the following:

• Individualized coaching for administrators, teaching and teaching assistant staff, FCC providers, alternative site staff and FFN providers.
• High-quality professional development
• Financial incentives

Coaching is grounded in a practice/strengths-based approach, featuring in-person observations and reflective conversations that promote continuous growth and improvement.

The Solano County Office of Education (COE) offers a rich calendar of workshops and trainings, available in both virtual and in-person formats, to meet the diverse needs of participating programs.

Participation Award:

A one-time $500 award is provided to sites upon enrollment and successful completion of specific program requirements.

Annual Reimbursement:

Once a site establishes its required quality improvement goals, it becomes eligible for up to $1,000 annually in reimbursements for quality improvement expenses (based on available funding).

Instructional Materials Incentives:

Participating sites receive instructional materials that align with the content of attended workshops. These materials are tailored to the unique needs of each program.

“Participating in Quality Counts Solano has truly transformed my early learning program. Through training, coaching, and technical assistance, I have evolved my practices related to early learning. The program has helped me reflect on my teaching methods, create a more enriching learning environment, and strengthen the relationships with the families in my care. My enrollment in my program has increased and my teaching staff feel inspired as well.

I deeply appreciate the sense of community I’ve built with my coach and fellow program directors and early learning and care providers in the program. I no longer feel like I’m doing this work alone—having a network of support has helped me grow in ways I never could have imagined.

Being part of Quality Counts Solano has not only elevated my program, but it has also elevated me as an educator and small business owner. I’m excited for the continued support and opportunities ahead as I continue to thrive.”

— Solano County Private Center Director