Children Today receives a Tier 5 rating from Quality Start LA
We are proud to be a Tier 5 Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA) program, the highest rating awarded to early learning providers in LA County! This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence in early childhood education, meeting rigorous standards across teaching practices, program structure, and family engagement.
Learn more below about what QSLA is and how program quality is measured through its comprehensive rating system.
What is Quality Start LA?
Curious about what QSLA is all about? Here’s a breakdown, direct from QSLA's site, of what makes this program so important to early learning in Los Angeles.
"Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA) is Los Angeles’ county-wide Quality Improvement System (QIS) designed to empower early learning providers to build upon and improve the quality of care they provide to children ages birth to five.
We do this by supporting those working in Los Angeles County’s mixed-delivery early learning system… through professional development, specialized trainings (virtual and in-person), individualized program supports, and access to cutting edge resources and funding opportunities. By partnering with providers, we are coming together to ensure all children receive a quality start in life." — QualityStartLA.org
How QSLA Measures Program Quality
Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA) uses a detailed set of criteria to assess early learning programs like ours. These six elements form the foundation of the Quality Continuum Framework and are used to determine a site’s overall Tier Rating — from Tier 1 to Tier 5.
We are proud that Children Today has earned a Tier 5 rating, the highest level of recognition in QSLA’s Comprehensive Model. This means we’ve met or exceeded quality standards across all areas of the framework, including teacher-child interactions, staff qualifications, and developmental planning.