ABOUT CCANBE PHASE 1

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Fostering Quality and Innovation in Child Care

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The Quality Quest Mentorship initiative is a cornerstone of the CCANBE program, designed to foster excellence and elevate the standards of child care facilities through targeted mentorship and tangible rewards. This program connects experienced, accredited child care providers with those eager to enhance their facility's quality, creating a dynamic learning environment where both mentors and mentees thrive.

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Program Highlights

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Structured Mentorship: Engage in a structured mentorship journey, tailored to the specific needs of your child care program, with clear milestones and objectives.

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​Comprehensive Support: Receive guidance on achieving Maryland Credentialing, NAFCC Accreditation, Maryland EXCELS, CDA, and more, ensuring your facility meets and exceeds established standards of quality.

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​Incentive Rewards: Mentors and mentees are rewarded for each successfully completed task, with mentors receiving $100 and mentees $50. Tasks are defined as significant milestones such as achieving credentialing or accreditation, with each new achievement unlocking additional incentives.

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Who Can Be a Mentor?

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Ideal mentors are those providers who have not only achieved accreditation and credentialing but have also demonstrated excellence in their practice. These are individuals passionate about child care quality, eager to share their knowledge and experience to uplift the community of child care providers.

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Who Can Be a Mentee?

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The program is open to any child care provider who aspires to elevate their facility's quality. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your existing credentials, the Quality Quest Mentorship initiative offers the support and guidance you need to achieve your goals.

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Why Join?

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Joining the Quality Quest Mentorship initiative means becoming part of a dedicated community that values quality and strives for excellence in child care. It's an opportunity to:

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• Achieve Recognized Standards: Navigate the path to Maryland Credentialing, NAFCC Accreditation, Maryland EXCELS, CDA, and beyond, with expert guidance.

• Enhance Facility Quality: Elevate your child care program to meet and exceed quality standards, ensuring the best for the children in your care.

• Receive Incentives: Gain financial rewards for each milestone achieved in your quest for quality, acknowledging your hard work and dedication.

• Build a Supportive Network: Connect with a community of like-minded professionals, share experiences, and grow together in excellence.

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Embark on your Quality Quest today, and transform your child care facility into a beacon of excellence. Together, we can shape a brighter future for child care in Maryland.