Quality Counts California is a statewide quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) designed to ensure CA's children and families have access to high-quality early learning settings. A total of 5, 835 early leaning and care settings throughout CA are participation in QRIS, 54 are in Nevada County. Only 8% of programs rated in CA received a Tier 5 (the highest) rating. Our Kids' Place Preschool achieved and maintains a Tier 5 rating! The highest rating have been awarded because of the implementation of research-based practices to provide high-quality environments and teacher' commitment to providing quality care for children!
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Preschool Curriculum
Highscope
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Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)
CSEFEL is based on research of evidence-based practices and is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5.
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Desired Results System
The Desired Results System consists of a developmental profile to measure children’s progress, an environmental rating scale to assess the learning environment, and a family survey to assess families progress towards the Desired Results. The Results are compiled and analyzed. Achievements are celebrated and action plans are created to strengthen the program.
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Nutrition
A breakfast/snack, lunch and afternoon snack is provided. Meals are family style which encourages a pleasant eating environment that supports and promotes mealtime as a learning experience. Family style allows children to serve themselves from common platters of food with assistance from supervising adults setting the example.
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Calendar and Upcoming EventsOur program is closed due to COVID-19 and for the summer. Please check back for events and calendar in August 2020.
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