Contra Costa Receives $1.4M Grant to Improve Preschool Quality for Low-Income Children

The Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) has received a $1.4 million grant to improve the county’s preschool education programs for low-income children. Contra Costa was one of sixteen California counties to receive a grant.

The goal is to increase the number of low-income children attending high-quality preschool programs, which research shows prepares children for success in school and life.

Contra Costa County’s $1.4 million grant will support:

· Stipends between $2,500 to $5,000 to all CSPP sites participating in the QRIS

· Site quality improvement mini-grants for sites seeking help reaching top ratings

· Quality grants to CSPP providers who successfully score in the top two ratings

· Training and support for CSPP sites not currently participating in QRIS

· A public awareness campaign about the nature and importance of quality preschool

· Monitoring and rating of new QRIS participants

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