Dedicated Child Care Program improves by participating in Iowa Quality for Kids
Logan-Magnolia Kid Care has been improving their quality while progressing through the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process for IQ4K. By participating in IQ4K®, programs can assess their current programming across all areas and devise a structured plan to increase the overall level of program quality.
Programs make improvements in the following areas: health & safety, environment, professional development, family & community partnerships, and leadership & administration. When a rating is achieved they are showing how dedicated they are to providing and improving quality child care in their program and community.
Lo-Ma Kid Care is a wrap around care program with two components at the Logan-Magnolia School. School age children can attend before, after and summer care. Children ages 3 and 4 can attend when they are not in preschool during the school year. We are thrilled to receive our first rating at level 2.
IQ4K is a voluntary program that is available to child care programs that are registered or licensed with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. A monetary bonus is given to child care programs that achieve IQ4K levels. Child Care Centers and Preschools, Child Development Homes, and School-Age Programs are encouraged to apply. Child Care Resource and Referral can assist those interested.
Local Child Care Consultants will be available to answer questions and assist programs in the application process. For a list of participating programs visit Iowa Department of Health and Human Services website: https://hhs.iowa.gov/qris/providers/IQ4K
