Quality Care Connections is here to connect you with resources to support your child care program. See our main offerings below. Can’t find what you need? Contact our office for more information. (541) 463-3300 / qualitycareconnections@lanecc.edu
Spark, Oregon’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System
Earn recognition and incentives for continuous quality improvement with the Spark program. Quality Care Connections is here to support you with the process.
Why participate in Spark?
- Professional recognition
- Program Improvement
- Financial supports and incentives
- Marketing to families and your community
How do I get started?
- Learn more about Spark on the Oregon Spark website.
- Check the QCC training calendar for upcoming Introduction to Spark classes.
- Contact our Spark Specialist, Audrey Sherman, for support with navigating the Spark process: (541) 463-3308 / shermana@lanecc.edu
Community Consultations
QCC staff are here for you! Schedule a Community Consultation for individualized support with skilled staff.
Inclusion Support
Our new Inclusion Specialist position is here to support providers across the community. At your request, our Inclusion Specialist can help support universal best practices in your program and connect you to supportive services.
We consult and share ideas around making your environment more inclusive, strategies for responding to behaviors, modifications and adaptations that can benefit all the children in attendance.
Contact Erica Hinshaw
541-463-3315
Infant/Toddler Support
Debra Dreiling is available for Infant & Toddler community consultations on the following topics:
- Classroom Management
- Environment Set-up
- Therapeutic Practices
- Infant & Toddler Mental Health questions or concerns in children under age 3 years old.
- Relationship Building
Contact Debra Dreiling
dreilingd@lanecc.edu
541-463-3305
Challenging Behavior Support
Are you experiencing challenging behaviors in your program? We are here to help support you! We can offer classroom observations, 1:1 coaching, support with goal setting and more. Lori Kaiser is a Quality Improvement Specialist with many years of experience in early childhood special education. She welcomes the opportunity to work alongside you to create an environment where you all succeed.
Contact Lori Kaiser
541-463-5530
kaiserl@lanecc.edu
Find Child Care Oregon (FCCO)
All licensed and recorded child care programs are automatically entered into the Find Child Care Oregon database by the Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD). New programs will be contacted by their local Child Care Resource and Referral agency to complete their enrollment into the database. Unlicensed family child care programs are not automatically on the database and need to contact their local CCR&R to be added to the database.
Once enrolled, programs are provided the option to open some of their program information to families searching for child care services. The rest of their information remains in the state database.
Please note that Program Updates are only for home-based programs, while Annual Updates are only for centers.
FCCO Website Provider Portal Manual
Why Accept Referrals in FCCO?
- Increased visibility of your program
- Free advertisement
- Certain grants require accepting referrals for application
- Change your referral status anytime using the Provider Portal
Is Your Program Due for an Update?
- Program Updates (also called Vacancy Checks) are completed quarterly for all home-based child care programs (licensed and license exempt).
- Programs can update their information using the Provider Portal or the form below.
- Program Update Form - English and Spanish
Annual Updates are completed once per year for ALL programs in the database.
By updating your program regularly, you support both the state and families searching for care having accurate information in the system. We appreciate your efforts!
Have questions? Contact Quality Care Connections for assistance.
(541) 463-3300 / qualitycareconnections@lanecc.edu
Please note: This information above is provided by the Lane County Child Care Resource and Referral agency, and information is subject to change. Please view the Find Child Care Oregon website for the most up-to-date information regarding the Find Child Care Oregon system. Last Updated: July, 2024
Business Resources
Oregon QRIS Resources website has resources for supporting your business, including:
- Handbook & Policy templates
- Curriculum ideas
- Teacher discounts for purchasing supplies
- Budget templates and guides
- Information for child care business insurance
- And more!
Create a free account for access to these resources.
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