The 6 Dimensions: Quality Education

Quality Education

Learn About QualityCounts
Entitled ‘How does your child grow’, this initiative is intended as a tool to educate parents on how on choosing quality child care for their children. It is important for parents to know what environment they are putting their child into for 8-10 hours each day. Parents need to make informed decisions. Click here for Quality Counts.

Q&A About Choosing Quality Child Care
This section offers parents guidance about how to begin looking for child care, where to find financial assistance, and how to encourage learning at home.

Kindergarten Readiness Expectations
Not sure if your child is ready to tackle the world of kindergarten? Here is a list of what children should be able to do prior to kindergarten. The Kindergarten Readiness Expectations were created by a Blue Ribbon panel comprised of elementary school principals, elementary school teachers, early childhood educators and directors of childcare centers.

Additional Resources: Local Links

Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend
Leon County Schools
Voluntary Pre-K Program
Mary Brogan Museum
Museum of Florida History
Mission San Luis
Florida’s Historic Capitol

Additional Resources: General Links

Education
Everything Preschool
PBS Kids
Nick Jr.