Quality Start OC

​Quality Start OC is Orange County's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS): A systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the importance of quality in early learning programs. Quality Start OC is operated by the Orange County Department of Education Early Learning Services, and is funded through grants from the California Department of Education, California Department of Social Services, First 5 California, and First 5 Orange County.

Over 500 early learning programs in Orange County participate in Quality Start OC, including school district, non-profit, faith-based, and private centers, family child care homes, and community partners that serve young children. Participants receive free professional learning, coaching, and incentives to support continuous quality improvement.