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Welcome to QEES at HCC!

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Quality Early Education System

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The Quality Early Education System (QEES) is generously funded by The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County in partnership with Hillsborough Community College. Program funding supports QEES in offering essential services to early childhood educators, students and families.

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Funded by The Children's Board of Hillsborough County, in partnership with CALM, ELM & HCC

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QEES - BMO

Business Management & Operations

This program provides support and services focused on organizational and operational management to all licensed childcare facilities and family child care homes in Hillsborough County. Services include Program Administration Assessment, Mentoring and Support, Professional Development and an 8-week intensive course.

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QEES - Pathways

Pathways

Pathways offers continuing education, professional development, and on-site coaching on the foundations of early childhood education. Pathways is designed to assist providers with the effective implementation of quality, developmentally appropriate, early education programming. Coaches support center directors, owners, and personnel in selecting and using educational materials and curriculum.

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Provider Spotlight

Gina Fredette

Gina Fredette is the director and VPK teacher at Liberty Christian Preschool located at Liberty Southern Baptist Church in Plant City. She is a 35-year veteran in the field of education. Gina’s dedication to her work was recently recognized in the news when she was nominated as a Bay News 9 A+ Teacher. She emphasizes a faith-based approach to learning, incorporating prayer and fostering a calm and peaceful environment.

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