LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Child Care Planning Council, in partnership with First 5 Lake and First 5 California is now accepting applications for the Steps to Quality Program for early childhood educators.
Steps to Quality offers stipends for completion of a year-long program designed to mentor early childhood educators, provide opportunities for professional growth, improve quality and reward those who are continuing their education, according to a press release.
Last years program provided more than $30,000 in stipends to Lake County early childhood educators, and this year”s program includes new professional growth opportunities and opportunities for education and quality improvement, a press release stated.
For more information on eligibility and requirements and to access the application, visit www.lakecountychildcareplanning.com and select monthly highlight; or call 262-4162.
