On this QCC Evaluation page you will find QCC Program Briefs, QCC Shared Services Alliance Briefs, QCC Data and Evaluation Briefs, as well as Other QCC Briefs and Reports.

QCC Program Briefs

State-level briefs of key QCC programs including updates, key successes and more.

  • The Key Successes of IMPACT Within Quality Counts California brief summarizes the historical context and key successes of QCC. The brief begins by chronicling the historical and current contexts of QCC. Then it shares how local, regional, and state collaboration and partnerships contributed to the successful implementation of the seven systems functions to achieve the desired outcomes and goals. October, 2022
  • The Preschool Quality, Child Development, and First 5 California Investment in IMPACT brief provides context for a study of the relationships between preschool quality, based on the Quality Counts California (QCC) rating system, and children’s learning and development. The study suggests that attending higher-quality-rated programs is associated with greater learning and development and the brief highlights the implications for future quality improvement initiatives through QCC. February, 2023
  • The Role of Regional Hubs in Quality Counts California IMPACT brief describes how Regional Hubs support training and professional development for technical assistance providers, coaches, trainers, and quality rating and improvement system administrators and how they promote equity through their activities. The brief also discusses Regional Hub’s evaluation efforts and looks ahead to the future role of Regional Hubs. February, 2023
  • The Role of Family, Friend, and Neighbor Providers in Quality Counts California IMPACT brief summarizes findings from interviews with local consortia staff working to engage and support quality improvement with home-based providers who work outside the formal child care system. The brief closes with considerations for future work to support these providers who care for many of California’s most vulnerable children. March, 2024

QCC Shared Services Alliance Briefs

Briefs summarizing the Shared Services Alliances (SSA) program.

  • The First 5 California’s Shared Services Alliance Pilot Initial Brief summarizes initial key learnings of the First 5 California investment in the Shared Services Alliances (SSA) pilot program, which launched in April 2022. The brief begins with an overview of SSAs, including how they function. The brief then describes the SSA pilot in California, supported by First 5 California. Finally, initial learnings from the formative evaluation of the SSA pilot are presented. July, 2023
  • The Key Learnings From First 5 California’s Shared Services Alliance Pilot summarizes the key highlights from the Shared Services Alliance Pilot as it approaches the end of the 2-year implementation period. Data from the contractors, partner agencies, and participating ELC providers are used to illustrate key learnings. June, 2024

QCC Data and Evaluation Briefs

State-level briefs of QCC programs and organizations, including examples of how QCC built infrastructure and made quality improvements.

Other QCC Briefs and Reports

Other briefs and reports of key QCC programs.

  • The Re-imagining a More Equitable QRIS: The Quality Counts California (QCC) Equity Project community report, developed by School Readiness Consulting (SRC), summarizes the findings and recommendations of the QCC Equity Project research study. This study was designed to identify inequities in QCC and to further efforts to reimagine and create a more equitable, robust system that supports quality early learning and care for California’s children.