Increasing Participation in Quality Early Care and Education, First 5 Sacramento Commission, County of Sacramento, California, USA

First 5 Sacramento Commission’s goal is to increase the number of children ages zero to five who receive quality early care and education. The 2010-2015 Strategic Plan cycle focuses on providing resources to child care providers by increasing the quality of care they provide. Caregivers work closely with Child Action, Inc. to receive the important services of the Quality Child Care Collaborative (QCCC), including Comprehensive Approaches to Raising Education Standards (CARES) stipends.

In addition, through the Sacramento County Office of Education’s Preschool Bridging Model Plus (PBM Plus), child care providers receive one-on-one technical assistance to further their education, improve their child care environments by enhancing the quality of child care for young children. These approaches will provide children with many positive outcomes, including cognitive development and readiness for kindergarten. Additionally, parents and caregivers will receive information allowing them to make informed choices about both the availability and the quality of the care that they select for their children.

Total Funding: $ 9,666,280 for FY 2010-2015
First 5 Sacramento Staff Contact: Carmen Garcia-Gomez, (916) 876-5869

To learn more about child care services, contact the First 5 Sacramento funded partner below.

Child Action, Inc.
The Quality Child Care Collaborative (QCCC) creates a multidisciplinary consultation team of health, mental health, special education and child development specialists who will provide on-going consultation, technical assistance and training to child care providers. Child care providers also have an opportunity to participate in the CARES program and receive stipends to further their educational goals.
- Contact: Jaci White, Director of Community Services, (916) 369-4461
Sacramento County Office of Education – PBM Plus
PBM Plus provides child care providers with on-site coaching support, educational and quality improvement planning, and instructional materials for providers, addition to vision and hearing screenings for children. Another component of PBM Plus is Kindergarten transition facilitation for children and their families by working closely with child care providers and elementary schools.
- Contact: Ginger Swigart, Program Specialist, (916) 228-2463

Increasing Participation in Quality Early Care and Education

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Funded Partners