Congratulations
Leticia Arrazola-Kinslow
on being recognized as the Technical Assistance Specialist of the Year by GAEYC!
Letty strives to continue learning and growing in the technical assistance field.
In every opportunity for professional development she steps up and is read to learn more!
KUDOS AND HIGHLIGHTS
The Explorseum, Statesboro
“We are extremely happy to announce that The Explorseum is now a 2-Star Quality Rated child care center. I credit our success in achieving this rating to the help and assistance we received from our wonderful Technical Assistance Coordinator, Jessica Boshuizen. Jessica has always given us easy to implement tips, tricks, and homework assignments that made teaching our newest teachers fun. Jessica has introduced us to practical techniques to help our teachers understand how to take the information in the ECERS book and apply it to the daily instruction with their students. When we first started working with Jessica, she quickly introduced herself to everyone and learned all of our team member's names and personalities. As we got closer to our submit date, Jessica continued to answer all of our questions and motivated us to reach the highest Quality Rating possible. We just can't thank Jessica enough for making this whole Quality Rated process a very pleasant experience.”
Bree Carter, Director
Bree's Creative Learning Preschool Childcare Center, Valdosta
“The teachers have learned how to educate the children on a higher level than just the basics; and now it’s showing! The teachers are now wanting to go for something better than just the basics of the state level.”
Kelley Wiggins, Director
Teachers Too Early Childcare and Learning Center, Douglas
“This has been a long but enlightening process. Ms. Jeneine was GREAT! I am looking forward to growing and improving for the future!"
Bernice Roberson
Sandersville, GA
“A lot of people told me not to change and
not to do it. But I thank God for y’all and
that y’all stuck with me. It was a rough road
but I was determined to be Quality Rated.
Now, I'm two stars and the first family provider
in Washington County to be Quality Rated!”
Shevella Young, Director/Owner
1 Love Childcare and Learning Center, Sylvania
"Our Quality Rating process was wonderful. Our Technical Assistant Coordinator recognized our sincere desire to provide the best experiences possible to the children in our care. She provided us step-by-step guidance on how to improve our centers’ overall day-to-day experiences. Under Quality Rating advisement, we achieved our goal and are now proud to say we are Three Stars. If you want something bad enough, you will work for it! We put in the work and I am so proud of my staff, my center, and our accomplishments. Not only have the children in our care learned from the intentional teaching methods, but we as childcare providers have learned as well. I advise everyone to become quality rated. It is a wonderful experience. We here at the center look forward to continuing to use our skills and providing quality care for each of our priceless little ones."
Karen Hall, Director
Grovetown, GA
“Quality Rated was a big step for me. I had been contacted several times to make my home daycare Quality Rated. I was hesitant at first, but after thinking about it, I gave it a shot. I'm glad I went through the process of becoming a Quality Rated daycare. I feel my daycare is more organized and has a successful feel to it. I had a great mentor that came and helped me arrange my daycare and help with all the steps involved in becoming Quality Rated. I was awarded a 3-star rating which I'm very proud of.”
Allison’s Learning Center
Swainsboro, GA
“Participating in technical assistance, we learned a lot about language and interactions and how to handle different situations. We are more aware of how to better support individual children throughout the day. We notice the children respond differently and are more engaged in our program.”
Kathy Blige, Director
Kat’s Little Angels Daycare, Savannah
“I have been the owner and director of a child care facility for approximately two years. As a relatively new owner, I found the Quality Rated process informative, supportive, and relative to my goals as a child care provider. Initially, I avoided the idea of becoming Quality Rated due to negative feedback and fear of the unknown. Although the process was intense at times, it was specific to the needs and quality of care for the children. My technical assistance coordinator provided the information, techniques, and support that helped to guide my staff and I to a successful outcome - Quality Rated!”
Cheryl Arkwright, Director
Crossing Jordan Learning Academy, Savannah
"When we first started this journey, I was apprehensive, reluctant. We had to come out of our old way of doing things. QR put us in a new phase, teachers were more at ease and it gave them a sense of enjoyment in the classroom through every aspect of the day. It was a great learning experience for me and my staff. Do not judge a book by its cover; QR sounded crazy but now you see the growth and the reasons behind Quality Rated. We love to see children learn and have fun.”
Sylvia Bacon, Director
Sylvia's Kiddieland Learning Center, Hinesville
“Quality Rated was challenging, but throughout the process it allowed us to rethink our ways of teaching and thinking. Ms. Cathy was the light when we were in a dark place. She came with passion, knowledge, the individualized approach, going above and beyond to make sure we all learned at our ways of learners. She always encouraged us and reminded us of our goals. She would coach you and you would not realize what she was doing until after she summarized her visit goals. She did not make us feel low in knowledge. We can truly say she built a supportive and professional relationship with us.”
True Freedom Ministries and Learning Center, St. Mary's
“It was truly a blessing to receive the training that was shown and taught by the TA(s). In a short time we went from think-ing what to do about certain areas to knowing what to do! One class in particular was our Toddlers class. The Toddlers’ class was definitely in a stressed state as far as classroom set-up because of the size but Ms. Pam Scalf came in and in no time changed the class to a home away from home for the toddlers! The Preschool/K class was also shown to need a new look and both Ms. Pam and Mrs. Katrina worked on the class for us! The training that was given and the portfolio, which I must give praise to Mrs. Katrina, were very helpful in many ways other than administratively. Overall, the knowledge shared and the training given helped shape us into a better center all around! I must give one more shout out to Ms. Pam for going above and beyond to be there for us in every way! WE ARE GRATEFUL & LOOKING FORWARD TO BECOMING BETTER!!!!”
Cynthia Small
Claxton, GA
“I learned so much from the Quality Rated process. My TA, Cynthia Beecher, was so patient with me. She taught me how to manage classroom behavior, gave me lots of resources, arranged my small classroom to maximize the space, and motivated me to learn as much as I could about best practices. The children’s behavior improved tremendously, and I am so excited that I went through the process and earned a 3-star rating!”
Building Blocks Learning Center
Rincon, GA
“Although difficult and sometimes challenging the Quality Rated program helped to enhance our day cares curriculum for the betterment of children's education, teachers creativity, and management’s growth. This process is well worth doing and the consultants are there to help you and to be an encouraging force to get you to the result you want to achieve.”
Kenyatta Daughtry
Swainsboro, GA
“During this process, I have learned so much. I have learned quality care for children. Keeping a safe and functional environment, creating and maintaining a positive lasting interaction with my children. I am so grateful to my TA for all of her hard work and diligence in helping me prepare for this observation! We plan on maintaining our 3 star rating and utilize every resource and idea that we've acquired during the process.”
Francina Ware, Hinesville
“Going through the Quality Rated process helped to improve my program, professional development, offered intentional trainings with a TOL focus, and the services offered to my families and communities. The Technical Assistance Coordinator was a great help to me. I feel without my Technical Assistance Coordinator and Port-folio Assistance, I would not have mastered my goals. I would not have met my goals without them. The services, coaching, and strategies were Excellent. I would advise everyone to go through the Quality Rated process to enhance the service they offer our students, birth to five!”
Precious Little Jewels
Waycross, GA
“The Quality Rated process was stressful. There were differences in what we wanted and expected of our program and what Quality Rated requires. On the other hand, it was exciting to learn a new way of conducting classroom management and it challenged us to step outside of the box. My staff and I were up for the challenge and felt positive with the challenge and its outcome. It was a hard experience to go through but we were thankful for those that helped us along the way, the CCR&R staff.”
Sonya Shuman, Director
Lil’ Rascals, Pembroke
“Our testimonial throughout the Quality Rated process is that we grew closer as a team and learned a lot through professional development, coaching, mentoring, and training. Our Technical Assistance Coordinator helped us with everything. She told us what we needed to do to become a quality program. Mrs. Cathy was awesome. We love and will miss her.”
Tracey Broxton, Director
Little Feet Learning Academy, Dublin
“This process was very beneficial for our program. No matter the star level you achieve, you will learn from the process. TA was very informative and provided knowledge to help us with the children. It's a winning process! All of the role modeling provided really benefited us and helped us to learn what was expected when interacting with our children.”
Lynette Mike, Savannah
“QR process is worth it, what we think is the right way, we are shown a better way to interact with the children. A lot of us do not understand the reason why language is so important. I recommend people to join QR and start the journey. We need to do it for the children. Anything better to help us help them.”
Cami Brantley, Director
Cami’s Kids, Rentz
“Wow! The process was initially intimidating and overwhelming; however, the best TA ever made this journey exciting. Staff was able and motivated to receive TA suggestions and began implementing best practices for improvement. With the combined efforts my fantastic staff, my guidance and TA, we were able to acquire a 3-star rating!”
