Don’t miss the 2024 Quality First Forums Join the Quality First team to hear updates on program participation and benefits changes, meet other providers in your community, and have an opportunity to ask questions. Virtual Events via Zoom In-Person Events Register for 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Navajo Nation Time on May 13Tuba City Public
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Honoring Extraordinary Staff: Tips from a Program Leader
Early childhood education leaders know how important staff recognition is to morale and retention. When teachers feel recognized, they may be more likely to stay in their jobs, making an even greater long-term impact on the children in their care. We recently caught up with Reem Kievit, the Director of Community Schools and Preschool Program
Tips for Making Materials Accessible to All Ages
Early childhood educators know children learn best through hands-on experiences. You can see the excitement of learning in an infant’s face when rattling a toy or as preschoolers splash at the water table. Your program’s daily routines, transitions and activities can either promote or hinder children’s access to materials. Here are a few tips on
Help is Here: New System Supports for Arizona’s Early Childhood Programs
The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant losses and serious challenges to Arizona’s children and families. It also highlighted the needs of early childhood providers around the state. Fortunately, new funding made possible by federal and state investments are providing much-needed relief to support child care in our state. Supports include: Expansion of Quality First The budget
Returning to Child Care: Big Feelings, Common Behaviors and Practical Strategies for Teachers
By Lara Scott, M.Ed., LPC It’s August, which means many young children and teachers across Arizona are returning to child care centers and home programs after extended time away during the pandemic. Others are coming to the early learning setting for the first time. These transitions often result in an array of feelings such as