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What is Universal PreKindergarten and what does it mean for SB County?

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Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) is California’s statewide plan to give every student a great start! The UPK program was designed to meet the early education needs of 3- and 4-year-old children and their families. It is an addition to the state’s mixed delivery system and will bring transitional kindergarten (TK), state preschools, licensed family child care […]

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Family Child Care Program’s Innovation and Excellence

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Highlighting QSSB Family Child Care Programs In 2023, over 100 family child care programs voluntarily committed to personal growth and specialized skills building by participating in QSSB’s coaching and training opportunities. Their partnership with the program and individual innovation led them to above-and-beyond lesson planning and environment updates. Ruballos Family Child Care, Victorville California In

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Family Engagement for Child Care Environments – Quality Start

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Family Engagement is Important for Child Care Environments When a child is enrolled in a care environment, parents and caretakers enter a partnership with the educators there. This partnership is built on the common goal to further the development and success of the child. A parent’s job is to thoroughly assess a potential environment to

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Black History Month for Young Children – Quality Start SB

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Celebrate Black History Month with songs and stories This February marks the 48th annual Black History Month. It is an extra opportunity to celebrate and highlight black stories, experiences, and perspectives. We think the “Let’s Celebrate Black History Song!” From Sesame Street is a great way to introduce young children to what this month is

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QSSB Provider Appreciation 2023

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Provider Appreciation Quality Start San Bernardino County (QSSB) was honored to celebrate participating early childhood providers at two recent appreciation events in San Bernardino and Victorville. Over 80 providers enrolled in QSSB gathered for a time of much-deserved recognition and long-awaited, in-person peer-to-peer networking. Early childhood providers are essential to the development and future success

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Universal PreKindergarten – Quality Start SB

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QSSB’s Universal PreKindergarten Forums In May, QSSB hosted two virtual forums focused on Universal PreKindergarten (UPK), one for providers and the other for families and caretakers. Both events aimed to bring an understanding of what UPK will mean for child care environments and parent choice. What is Universal PreKindergarten? Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) will bring all

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Child Abuse Prevention in Early Education – Quality Start SB

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Child Abuse Prevention in Early Education April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, an essential reminder that the collective work of communities can make a positive difference in keeping children safe. Child care providers are a vital part of the work of prevention. High quality early child care environments foster connection, safety and promote positive

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