Welcome to QEES at HCC!
Quality Early Education System
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.
Funded by The Children's Board of Hillsborough County, in partnership with CALM, ELM & HCC




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.
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.
Shadan Khan
Shadan joined the QEES program in November of 2020 as a Pathways family child care home provider. She has served children for over 20 years and strives to help each child in her care reach their full potential as young learners. Shadan values each child for their uniqueness and the excitement they bring into her center each day. She is a dedicated provider putting the needs of her students and their families above all else.