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QUALITY FIRST

"There is always a moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in."   ~ Graham Green

Regional Council Expansion of Quality First!

Your First Things First Regional Partnership Council is committed to improving the quality of early care and education in your community.  That is why they included an expansion of Quality First in their funding plan which was approved by the First Things First Board.  Although space is limited, it's not too late to apply for Quality First.

Regulated early care and education homes and centers are eligible to apply.  Benefits of participation include:

Financial incentives for achieving quality milestones

Professional development scholarships for teachers and administrators

Consulting services from health experts

The ability to use participation as a marketing tool with families seeking quality care

Interested? 

Apply to be a Quality First participant

For more information:  Contact Diana Robles at qualityfirst@azftf.gov or 602-771-5000.

Regional Councils funding additional Quality First participants: