Allies for Quality Care

The Allies for Quality Care program will serve eligible, randomly selected child care centers located in Hinds and Rankin counties (year one). The focus of this effort is to address the programmatic needs of child care centers through evaluation and intense on-site technical assistance. This program will provide direct assistance to participating centers in an effort to:

Improve the learning environment in each classroom through increased ITERS and ECERS scores

Improve the nutritional quality of food provided to children

Develop an operating budget for the program and identify cost saving opportunities.

As a participating center, what will you get?

Mentors for at least 40 hours per classroom

Needs assessments

Introduction and training on the ITERS/ECERS evaluation process

Full ITERS/ECERS evaluation

Training and materials based on needs assessments and evaluation findings

Developmentally appropriate and effective room arrangement and management

Nutrition specialist to assist with menu planning and food purchasing strategies

Business advisor to assist with financial management and budgeting

If you have questions, please contact:

Kate McMillin
MS Center for Education Innovation
601-354-3356
kmcmillin@mscei.com

This system is funded by DECCD and implemented by collaboration between the Mississippi Center for Innovation, the Mississippi State University Early Childhood Institute and Mississippi Building Blocks. Participation is voluntary.