First Things First created this toolkit to support you in informing your families and community about your exceptional work. You’ll discover helpful tips, like how to talk about your participation in Quality First, tools to help families identify quality care, and shareable resources, templates and social media posts to enhance your communication efforts. Learn more
Category: QF Participant Tools
Participant Forms
Looking for a form? Find commonly used Quality First forms in one place. Instructions for submittal are included at the top of the forms or in the Participant Guide. If you’re not sure where to submit a form, ask your coordinator or email the Quality First Team at QualityFirst@FirstThingsFirst.org. English forms Spanish forms
Quality First Participant Guide
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Quality First, including the supports available to you, policies and updates and tips for making the most of your quality improvement efforts.
Informal Assessment Request Form
Informal Assessment is available to all regulated Arizona child care providers. Informal assessment provides you with valuable feedback while keeping the pressure low. You choose the classroom, timeframe, and assessment tool, making it as convenient as possible for you! Please submit the form below and an assessor will contact you to schedule your assessment.
Levels of Support Handouts
One major focus of Quality Fist is offering three levels of support to participants. These levels of support provide a different level of assistance based on the needs of your program. You’ll be placed in a level based on your star rating and quality improvement needs. Learn more about each level and download the handouts.