The NJ Division of Family Development (DFD), Office of Child Care administers a variety of programs and initiatives to support the continuous quality improvement of NJ’s early care and education programs. NJ’s quality initiatives include of an range of supports such as professional development, technical assistance and coaching, observation and assessment, scholarships and grants, as well as classroom materials and supplies.

Quality initiatives are implemented statewide through our network of quality partners that including county-based Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies, statewide non-profits and higher-education systems.

Use the links below to navigate to learn more about each of NJ's quality initiatives:
Child Care Health Consultant Quality Initiative (CCHC)
Early Childhood Leadership Institute (ECLI)
Grow NJ Kids
Infant and Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN)
NJ Early Childhood Apprenticeship Pilot Program
NJ School-Age Child Care Program (NJSACC)
Shared Services Alliances
Socio-Emotional Formation Initiative (SEFI)
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)

 

 

10/6/25