Early Care and Education in our area and across the state!!

Statewide Initiatives

Step Up To Quality- a voluntary star rating system for Centers licensed by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services

After School Initiative-a program designed to enhance quality of programs serving School-Age children.

First Steps-a program designed to enhance quality of programs serving Infants and Toddlers.

Child & Adult Care Food Program-a program designed to reimburse Family Child Care Providers for providing nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care.

Local Initiatives

Quality Enhancement Project- a program designed to work with Licensed Centers in the Mahoning Valley to enhance the quality of care for all children and families.