Quality Connections Program Objective

 To empower school readiness providers to offer quality early learning experiences to school readiness children as required by Florida Statute 411.01, based on a system of environmental assessments, sustained support, and professional guidance.

In order to achieve this program objective, the Early Learning Coalition of Duval (ELC) has set measurable outcomes. Using the Infant /Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS) © and the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) © in two classrooms, trained ELC staff will assess a combined rating score for each child care center. During the fiscal year 2008-2009, child care centers that serve school readiness funded children will achieve an average score of 3.5 or above
(out of a 7.0 possible high score).