Quality Start OC is Orange County's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS): A systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the importance of quality in early learning programs. Quality Start OC is operated by the Orange County Department of Education, Early Learning Services, and is funded through grants from the California Department of Education, First 5 CA, and First 5 OC.
Find out more at www.qualitystartoc.org
Who Participates in Quality Start OC?
Over 500 early learning programs in Orange County participate in Quality Start OC, including school district, non-profit, faith-based, and private centers, family child care homes, and community partners that serve young children. Participants receive free coaching, training, and incentives to support continuous quality improvement. Interested in joining? Email us at qualitystartoc@ocde.us
Quality Start OC provides no-cost professional learning opportunities that are open to all Orange County early educators. Click here for our Professional Learning Listings.
Program Contacts
Jannell Violi, Coordinator (714) 327-8195
Catherine Darker, Coordinator (714) 327-1040
Jami Eyre, Program Specialist (714) 708-5883
Viviana Jelinek, Program Specialist (714) 966-4046
Susan Shepardson, Program Specialist (714) 966-4139
Alex Yang, Program Specialist (714) 966-4264
Roderic West, Program Data Technician (714) 966-4419
