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 North State unites six Northern California counties: Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity. Shasta County Office of Education and First 5 Shasta act as the grant leads for this multi-county consortium. We are part of the statewide Quality Counts California initiative, contributing to a higher standard of early care and education. Our mission is to boost the region’s childcare quality and educate the community on its importance. Our vision is to ensure the highest quality early care and education for all children while helping the community recognize and locate quality providers. Providers committed to excellence can join us on a journey of continuous quality improvement and receive a variety of support and resources.

• F5CA IMPACT Legacy Lead (First 5 Shasta)
• CDSS QCC Quality Improvement Grant Lead(Shasta County Office of Education)
• CDE CSPP QRIS Block Grant Lead (Shasta County Office of Education) CDSS Workforce Pathway Grant Leads (Shasta COE, Tehama CDE, & Glenn COE)

• First 5 Glenn
• First 5 Lassen
• First 5 Modoc
• First 5 Shasta
• First 5 Tehama
• First 5 Trinity
• Glenn COE
• Lassen COE
• Modoc COE
• Shasta COE
• Tehama CDE
• Trinity COE
• Shasta Head Start and Early Head Start
• NCCDI
• Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities
• Glenn CAFS, Region 2 CPIN
• Region 2 PITC

Quality Counts North State (QCNS) uses a systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in early care and education programs. Early childhood education providers interested in joining QCNS can apply online at https://www.qualitycountsnorthstate.com. The Local Coordinator in each county can help by answering any questions. Contact information for each county,Local Coordinator can be found on the QCNS website. Once a provider has applied, the Local Coordinator will contact them to schedule an orientation and get them started on their quality journey.

By participating in Quality Counts North State (QCNS), early care and education providers embark on a path of continuous quality improvement. QCNS participants are eligible for all professional development training offered by QCNS and by the Region 2 Hub. Once a provider has completed an application to join QCNS, they will receive a Quality Counts Orientation from QCNS staff. They then begin monthly mentor coach visits. The mentor coach will help the provider explore potential areas for improvement and develop a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP). Mentor coaches continue to meet with providers on a regular basis to monitor progress toward QIP goals and to help establish new goals toward quality improvement.

Quality Counts North State (QCNS) participants are able to earn allocation funds and stipends that can be used for professional development expenses and non-consumable materials to improve their indoor and outdoor environments. QCNS also offers a scholarship program for participants working on obtaining ECE units and degrees in ECE or closely related fields. In addition, QCNS offers an annual competative conference sponsorship opportunity. Participants are also connected with stipend opportunties through the Workforce Pathways Grant.

An Administrator from Glenn County Office of Education shared: Dear Quality Counts North State, The grant we received has been a wonderful help to our childcare program. In the past we had very little money for new toys or materials; the grant has provided our facilities with up-to-date toys and books for the children. We are also very pleased that our teachers are receiving regular mentoring sessions. We have already seen positive effects from the mentoring sessions. Thank you.