HomeMy WebLinkAbout20082575.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FORM FOR QUALISTAR RATING PROJECT - TEMPLE
HOYNE BUELL FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Application Form for the Qualistar
Rating Project from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Family
Educational Network of Weld County, to the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation, with terms and
conditions being as stated in said application form, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application form,
a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Application Form for the Qualistar Rating Project from the County of
Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on
behalf of the Department of Human Services, Family Educational Network of Weld County, to the
Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation be, and hereby is, approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 24th day of September, A.D., 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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RE: Application Form for Temple Hoyn Buell F undatibn
Qualistar Rating Project for the Wed County Department of
Human Services' Family Educational Network
Enclosed for Board approval is an Application Form for Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation
Qualistar Rating Project for the Weld County Department of Human Services' Family
Educational Network.
The Qualistar Rating Project will serve Gilcrest, Greeley,and Platteville at a total of six
(6) sites. This involves making sure that the centers/classrooms meet and maintain
quality standards and scheduling a time for Qualistar Raters to come in and evaluate the
centers/classrooms.
If you have questions please give me a call at extension 6510.
2008-2575
, 0 TEMPLE HOYNE BUELL FOUNDATION
QUALISTAR RATING PROJECT
APPLICATION FORM
Name of child care center: Family Educational Network of Weld County—Head Start
Physical address: 1555 No. 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Mailing address (if different): P. O. Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632
Telephone number: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3340 Fax number: (970) 304-6453
Director: Dr. Janet Flaugher
Email: jflaugher@co.weld.co.us
Director has held position for 4 years or months.
Please list each classroom, ages served, and average daily enrollment:
Class #1 Gilcrest (one classroom)
Class #2 Dos Rios (two classrooms)
Class #3 Platteville (one classroom)
Class #4 Madison (two classrooms)
Please attach a separate sheet if you have additional classrooms.
Do not include school-age classrooms as Qualistar does not currently rate this age.
The center offers/accepts (check all that apply): CCAP x CPP x Head Start
Early Head Start sliding scale scholarships/tuition assistance
The center offers: full day/full year child care _x part day/part year preschool
other (please explain)
On a separate sheet (no more than one page), please answer the following questions:
1. What is the center's mission statement and history?
2. How do you define success for the center?
3. How will you demonstrate your commitment to improving and maintaining quality?
Attachments required:
1. Copy of IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter for the center.
2. Copy of the center's current child care license.
3. Organization operating budget for the current year.
4. Internal financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss) for previous year and current year.
There is no deadline, but once the Buell Foundation has committed to rate 100 classrooms, the project
will be closed. Mail completed applications to:
Qualistar Rating Project
Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation
1666 S. University Blvd., Suite B
Denver, CO 80210
Buell Foundation contact: Marilie Hart, 303-744-1688, mhart@buellfoundation.org
Family Educational Network of Weld County
1.1 Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide children and families with a high quality, comprehensive program which,
promotes self esteem, fosters social competence, develops independence and enables children and
families to be lifetime learners, and responsible, valued members of their community.
1.2 History
Even as the State of Colorado has turned its focus and attention to improving school readiness and
providing quality early education experiences for our children so has our FENWC Head Start
program. FENWC implemented the Creative Curriculum for Preschool in 2005. We created and
implemented a Mentor Teacher program in 2006. We designed and implemented our own English
Language Learner assessment tool in 2007. Each year we continue to challenge ourselves to grow
as a provider of an inclusive, comprehensive, quality early childhood program.
2.0 Defining Success
We are successful when our staff, our parents and our community work together as a team to create
a comprehensive program that will meet all individual needs. We are successful when we provide a
high quality program that provides education and services for families, parents and children. We are
successful when our parents and families are empowered to take an active role in their child's future
by sharing ideas and opinions. We are successful when parents and families feel heard and
respected; when children are taught in a culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate learning
environment and staff are encouraged and supported to grow personally and professionally. We are
successful when we work together to build a community that respects and supports individual needs
and treats all people as valued members of society.
3.0 Commitment to Quality maintenance and improvement
Each year as we develop our long range and short term goals, we convene parents, community, staff
and governing representatives. During this time of reflection and discussion, we work together as a
team to establish program goals for the year that will continue to improve and maintain the quality
of our FENWC program. Information from our annual self assessment, annual community
assessment, annual staff and parent surveys, monthly internal program monitoring, child outcomes
and triennial Federal reviews, as well as the goals from our strategic plan, are used to drive the
creation of our detailed component work plans.
Each FENWC classroom maintains Head Start ratios which are considerably lower than licensing
requirements. All FENWC classroom staff is required to take early childhood education classes
which are paid for through our partnership with Aims Community College. All FENWC teachers
are on track to complete their AA with the final goal being a BA in the early childhood field. All
FENWC classroom staff is trained in creating a learning environment that supports children with
special needs; including English language learners. Each FENWC classroom has bilingual staff.
Family partnerships are a core component of our program and we provide families with educational
opportunities and resources to ensure their success as well.
As a result of our strong commitment to provide a high quality program and the systematic
implementation of setting and completing goals, FENWC was found to be a program "with zero
findings" during our last Regional Federal Review. We will continue to strive to maintain that
record.
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