Programs at this level are just getting a start in their quality improvement journey and will be assigned Pursuing Quality. The goal of this level is to provide the highest amount of supports to help programs improve the quality of their early learning settings.
Pursuing Quality programs will receive regular, on-site coaching visits to support their improvement efforts. Coaches will help set goals and put plans into place to reach those goals.
Home (1-10 children)
48 coaching hours annually
(at least 2 hours monthly*)
Small center (1-50 children)
48 coaching hours annually
(at least 2 hours monthly*)
Medium center (51-150 children)
72 coaching hours annually
(at least 3 hours monthly*)
Large center (151+ children)
72 coaching hours annually
(at least 3 hours monthly*)
*To support continuous quality improvement, homes and small centers must participate in at least two hours of coaching monthly. Medium and large centers must participate in at least three hours of coaching monthly.
Coordinators will help along the way as programs participate. They will assist with:
Pursuing Quality programs will receive ongoing support from a specially trained health professional. CCHC provides recommendations and technical assistance in areas like nutrition, physical activity, disease prevention and more.
Participants in the Pursuing Quality level of support receive financial incentives annually, for up to two assessment cycles. Programs are able to make purchases for program quality improvements.
Approximately every two years, programs will receive an assessment and star rating. Assessment gives you a clear picture of your program—what is great and opportunities to do even better.
On-site assessment tools used to measure quality care:
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