The Early Childhood Quality Improvement System (ECQIS)

The Early Childhood Quality Improvement System (ECQIS) is a structured approach for monitoring, assessing, and enhancing the quality of early childhood education programs. It provides standards and tools for programs to evaluate their practices, environments, and staff development, ensuring children receive high-quality learning experiences. ECQIS supports ongoing improvement by identifying strengths and areas for growth, guiding programs to meet quality benchmarks, and ultimately promoting better developmental outcomes for young children. It is a collaborative process that helps providers refine their services continually and align with best practices in early childhood education.