The QCCI was established in 2005 with the goal of having a positive impact on early learning and care programs by working in collaboration with community partners to promote and sustain high quality child care. Community Child Care Programs and supporting agencies come together to plan, implement, and determine strengths and needs of the child care community in order to provide the support and resources necessary to deliver inclusive high quality early learning and care.
Quality Consultations
The Quality Child Care Initiative provides quality consultations to licensed programs throughout Guelph and Wellington County. These consultations will identify the strengths of your program as well as areas where growth is possible. All consultations are confidential. Call QCCI to arrange a consultation for your program.
Professional Development and Training
Workshops and training that are relevant to early childhood learning and care are offered throughout the year at no cost or on a cost recovery basis. Training events are designed to address current teachings and philosophies in the early childhood education field as well as opportunities for professional growth in the areas of supervision and management. If there is a topic that you would like to see included in our training or workshop offerings, please let us know! Check the calendar for information on upcoming events.
QCCI Steering Committee
The Quality Child Care Initiative is governed by a steering committee made up of individuals with a direct interest or involvement in child care in Guelph and Wellington. The committee members include representatives from the County of Wellington Child Care Services, Early Years Centres, Early Childhood Educators and Supervisors, Colleges as well as service partners providing consultation to child care programs. Meetings are held 6 times a year. If you are a practitioner of early learning and care and are interested in participating on the Steering Committee, please call or email: 519-767-5162, info@qccigw.ca
The Steering Committee also oversees 2 working groups:
Training and Professional Development Working Group is a community partnership that guides the development and delivery of a comprehensive and coordinated system of training and professional development opportunities for the child care community.
Trends/Research Working Group was established to support the intentional use of scientific evidence and research literature in developing strategies and products for improving quality levels in child care programs through the QCCI. The Trends/Research Working Group works within a framework of Early Childhood Education and Care.