Scope of Work
Quality Statement
The Early Childhood Council of Kern believes that a high quality early care and education setting promotes:
Child Development
- Enhancement of the whole child through physical, social, emotional, intellectual and creative development with respect to a child’s ability and culture;
- Frequent, positive, warm interactions appropriate to a child’s age and development;
- Varied learning activities appropriate to a child’s age and development;
Health and Safety
- Healthy, safe and nurturing environments;
- Nutritious meals and snacks;
- Knowledgeable and skilled providers to respond to the needs of each child;
Effective Program Administration
- On-going communication with families and opportunities for meaningful family involvement;
- Opportunities for training and support for providers;
- Implementation of an on-going, systematic evaluation process.
Bylaws
Public Policy Platform
Early Childhood Education
Kern Early Stars Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)
Transitional Kindergarten/California State Preschool Program Reimbursement Program
Retention Project AB 212
- About the Early Care and Education Retention Project
- Application – next application to be released January 2020