Regional Spotlight: QUALITYstarsNY in the Finger Lakes
This blog post is part of our regional spotlight series where we'll highlight key local partnerships and introduce our communities to our amazing teams that work in all ten [...]
Reflecting on the 2026 NYAEYC Annual Conference
Representatives from QUALITYstarsNY had a spectacular time at this year's New York Association for the Education of Young Children (NYAEYC) annual conference. Our team enjoyed four days of leading and attending various sessions, connecting with our statewide partners, and meeting QUALITYstarsNY participants from across New York.
Finding QUALITYstarsNY at the 2026 NYAEYC Annual Conference
QUALITYstarsNY is excited to attend the New York Association for the Education of Young Children’s annual conference in April in Verona, NY. Check out the schedule of workshops QUALITYstarsNY is leading at this year's meeting and we're to find us in the Exhibit Hall.
The Little Bumblebee hosts Governor Kathy Hochul in New Rochelle Visit
In February, QUALITYstarsNY participant Ivy Tilson and her program, The Little Bumblebee, hosted New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert, and Office of Children [...]
Application Process now Requires Information Session Attendance
To better prepare new programs to engage with the QUALITYstarsNY participation process, we will begin requiring all applicants to QUALITYstarsNY to attend an Information Session before they can be selected. This policy change will help to streamline our onboarding process and ensure new programs understand the Continuous Quality Improvement goals that come with QUALITYstarsNY participation.
QUALITYstarsNY in your Community 2025: Reflecting on our Year Attending Events Throughout New York State
Our team of Quality Improvement Specialists and Central Office staff traveled across New York State to attend over 60 state-wide conferences, local events, trainings, and much more in [...]
Making Music that Matters
Incorporating music into your program is a wonderful way to support children’s brain development and provide them with engaging learning opportunities across all domains. However, not all musical experiences are created equally. With the increased use of phones, tablets, TV’s and smart boards in early childhood classrooms as our children’s music and movement time, let’s take a minute to examine some high-quality ways to support children’s development and learning with music in our early childhood spaces.
The Innovative Daycare Corp. Becomes NAFCC Accredited
The Innovative Daycare Corp., a QUALITYstarsNY participating program since 2020, under the leadership of Janna Rodriguez, has become the first Group Family Day Care in Long Island to attain NAFCC Accreditation.
QUALITYstarsNY Joins the Literacy Trail Challenge
QUALITYstarsNY is excited to support the New York State Literacy Trail, launched by Governor Kathy Hochul. This initiative encourages early literacy and outdoor exploration by pairing 10 children's books [...]
QUALITYstarsNY at the 2025 FCCANYS Annual Conference
Every year, the Family Child Care Association of New York State (FCCANYS) invites Family Child Care (FCC) providers to gather in Oswego, NY, for [...]