A Great Start to a Great Foundation
The State of New Jersey is actively involved in a state-wide initiative “Grow New Jersey Kids” which is a rating and improvement system providing trainings and incentives to improve the quality of our centers serving children. This initiative promotes families' knowledge and awareness of quality child care, enhances the professional development of staff, integrates trainings, workshops and technical assistance for Directors, and includes the community to create a collaborative team to support all children and families in New Jersey.
In order to participate in this initiative, you must be regulated by the State of New Jersey in any of the following:
* Child Care Centers
* Family Child Care Programs
* School District Preschool Programs
* Preschools, and
* Head Start Programs, including Early Head Start.
We can help!
Meet your Rutgers Southern Regional CCR&R Quality Improvement Specialists (QIS)
To enroll in Grow NJ Kids, you and your staff must first join the NJ Workforce Registry.
Are you ready to get started?
For additional information please contact the Quality Improvement Specialist assigned for your county:
Atlantic & Cape May: Maria Cardona - maria.cardona@camden.rutgers.edu - 609-365-5027
Cumberland & Salem: Lakea Nicholson - lakea.nicholson@rutgers.edu - 856-468-6800
Gloucester: TBD- 856-537-2322
The QIS will help you begin this journey and be a resource throughout the process. To improve the quality of your center and to let families know about the great work you do for children and families, do not hesitate to join the GROW NJ KIDS TEAM.
The State of New Jersey is actively involved in a state-wide initiative “Grow New Jersey Kids” which is a rating and improvement system providing trainings and incentives to improve the quality of our centers serving children. This initiative promotes families' knowledge and awareness of quality child care, enhances the professional development of staff, integrates trainings, workshops and technical assistance for Directors, and includes the community to create a collaborative team to support all children and families in New Jersey.
In order to participate in this initiative, you must be regulated by the State of New Jersey in any of the following:
* Child Care Centers
* Family Child Care Programs
* School District Preschool Programs
* Preschools, and
* Head Start Programs, including Early Head Start.
We can help!
Meet your Rutgers Southern Regional CCR&R Quality Improvement Specialists (QIS)
To enroll in Grow NJ Kids, you and your staff must first join the NJ Workforce Registry.
Are you ready to get started?
For additional information please contact the Quality Improvement Specialist assigned for your county:
Atlantic & Cape May: Maria Cardona - maria.cardona@camden.rutgers.edu - 609-365-5027
Cumberland & Salem: Lakea Nicholson - lakea.nicholson@rutgers.edu - 856-468-6800
Gloucester: TBD- 856-537-2322
The QIS will help you begin this journey and be a resource throughout the process. To improve the quality of your center and to let families know about the great work you do for children and families, do not hesitate to join the GROW NJ KIDS TEAM.
William Paterson: Environmental Videos
Produced by Grow NJ Kids and William Paterson, please view the new series of classroom environment videos for great ideas and conversation starters with your team and coaches.
Produced by Grow NJ Kids and William Paterson, please view the new series of classroom environment videos for great ideas and conversation starters with your team and coaches.
Directors' Corner:
Have questions? Visit the William Paterson web site for fabulous resources to support your program's rater readiness process:
William Paterson NJ Center for Quality Ratings
Have questions? Visit the William Paterson web site for fabulous resources to support your program's rater readiness process:
William Paterson NJ Center for Quality Ratings