Child Care & Afterschool

Become a Quality Counts Program

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Quality Counts is a voluntary rating system for early care and education providers that uses a clearly defined, five-star method to ensure quality standards so children enter school eager and ready to learn.

 

Six Standards:

  • Learning Environment
  • Staff-to-Child Ratio/Group Sizes
  • Family Engagement
  • Curriculum
  • Administration
  • Staff Qualifications/Professional Development

 

The Benefits:

Participating in Quality Counts means providers – whether based in centers, at schools or in family child care homes – receive professional support and financial incentives.

  • Grants for materials and equipment
  • Educational scholarships for staff
  • Wage supplements for staff
  • Early learning coaching/networking
  • Technical assistance
  • Financial awards

 

Easy Participation:

  • Attend an informational meeting
  • Submit an application
  • Prepare your program
  • Have your program rated
  • Access supports and services
  • Promote your program as star-rated
  • Participate in annual reviews

 

Start Today:

Soon parents across the county will be asking whether you are a Quality Counts provider. Take the first step to saying YES by contacting Children’s Services Council for one of its upcoming Quality Counts Program Orientations. You may also learn more by downloading the documents below. For additional information, questions and to RSVP, please click here. 

 

Center Orientation Schedule
 		 Family Child Care Home Schedule

All Sessions from (9:30 a.m. - Noon)

August 25, 2010
November 17, 2010

All Center Orientations will be at: Children's Services Council of PBC
2300 High Ridge Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33426

June 29, 2010 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
August 14, 2010 (9 - 11 a.m.)

All Family Child Care Home Sessions will be at:
Family Central, Inc.
3111 S. Dixie Hwy., Suite 241
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

 

Download Letter of Interest (PDF)
Download Quality Counts Center Application (PDF)
Download Quality Counts Center Manual (PDF)
Download Quality Counts Family Child Care Home Application (PDF)
Download Quality Counts Family Child Care Home Manual (PDF)
Download Second Evaluation Report For Palm Beach County Quality Improvement Center (PDF)

 

Quality Counts is supported by:

Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County

Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc.

Family Central, Inc.

Palm Beach State College

School District of Palm Beach County

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Date Last Modified: Jun 15, 2010 5:25:01 PM

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Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County

2300 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Phone: 561-740-7000 or 1-800-331-1462    Fax: 561-835-1956

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