Building a community of family child care providers
The AVANCE Quality Child Care Matters (QCCM) program supports and guides family child care educators to learn new strategies that increase the quality of care for children and support families in their communities. AVANCE child care experts lead monthly training and professional development sessions, provide ongoing mentoring and coaching, and facilitate peer support and collaboration amongst home-based providers.
Family child care providers/ educators who participate in the QCCM program:
Impact
32%
of providers reported an increase in knowledge about licensing.
32%
of providers reported feeling more empowered.
76%
of providers reported increased social connectedness.
56%
of providers showed increased knowledge of kindergarten readiness.
60%
increase in participants confident in applying for Texas Rising Star certification.
What people say about us.
"Thank you so much. I really do appreciate what AVANCE is doing for us providers. I know this is your work but, in all honesty, you are truly one of the nicest people I have come across that wants to help."
Valerie Casas
Family Child Care Provider