Our approach to achieving quality is constantly evolving. This means we occasionally make updates to Quality First along the way. As a current participant, you can keep up with program-wide updates, explore helpful tools, or even rewatch meetings you may have missed—it’s all here to help our participants succeed.
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First Things First (FTF) is excited to share that we are launching a new statewide evaluation study focusing on the outcomes of Quality First! The study will help us understand how quality early experiences such as participating in Quality First, contribute to positive outcomes for young children and their school readiness, and support their families
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.
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 Request for Early Assessment
Join us for the 2025 Quality First Forums! In these sessions, you will have the opportunity to hear information and updates, ask questions and meet other early childhood educators in your community. Sign up in the Registry to earn two hours of professional development credit. Region-based virtual events in English will include breakout rooms of
Each year on April 1, First Things First takes a snapshot of extranet information from all participants. This snapshot helps plan for the funding, services and supports programs receive in the next state fiscal year. Please be sure to review and update your information prior to midnight on March 31, 2025. Quick Tips:
As we prepare for state fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025- June 30, 2026) Quality First scholarship allocations, we want you to be aware of an opportunity for multi-site organizations. Child care providers who are part of multi-site organizations have the option of redistributing Quality First scholarships between their locations, as long as they are
Effective July 1, 2025 At First Things First, we are committed to supporting early care and education providers to improve the quality of care for Arizona’s youngest children. To ensure Quality First can continue to meet its goals and expand opportunities to more programs in the future, adjustments to funding amounts for Pursuing Quality (1-2
In celebration of Black History Month, check out these free resources from the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The free downloadable Joyful ABC Activity Booklets are full of appropriate activities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Support children’s positive identify and self love while growing language and literacy skills. Joyful ABC Activity Booklet
Did you miss the monthly QF Update or want to share it with your staff? Click below to read each edition from this calendar year. January newsletter February newsletter March newsletter April newsletter May newsletter June newsletter July newsletter
If your program is considering moving to a new location, please contact Quality First to determine whether your participation is eligible for transfer. The most important factor in whether your participation can transfer is the new location of your program. If your new location is in the same First Things First (FTF) region: If you’ll
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