Annual Report 2025:

Stronger Together: Empowering Georgia's Children, Families, and Educators

Dear Friends,

Thank you. Because of your partnership this past year, Quality Care for Children reached deeper into Georgia communities than ever before, strengthening the programs, educators, and families who shape our children's futures. As we reflect on 2025, one truth stands out clearly: progress in early childhood is never achieved alone. It is built through partnership, persistence, and a shared commitment to Georgia's children and the adults who care for them.

Throughout 2025, challenges across the early childhood landscape continued. Families faced rising costs and limited access to child care. Providers navigated workforce shortages and financial strain. Yet even amid uncertainty, QCC didn't just endure—we led. We strengthened. We advocated. And with your support, we ensured that Georgia's children and the systems surrounding them remained strong, equitable, and responsive.

This year, your investment in QCC reached deeply into communities across Georgia. We provided business coaching to over 200 programs, distributed $2.7 million in scholarships to 504children, and served nearly 7 million nutritious meals. Our Family Child Care Network supported 184 dedicated business owners, strengthening stability and sustainability across Georgia’s child care sector. Through professional learning, nutrition initiatives, and literacy-focused leadership development, we strengthened the foundation for Georgia's youngest learners.

Moments of collective impact defined this year for QCC. Nearly 200 leaders and advocates gathered at our Early Start Breakfast, raising $95,000 to support early childhood initiatives statewide. At convenings like our annual Elevating Early Literacy Summit, early learning leaders strengthened foundational literacy practices. This work extends far beyond individual classrooms and shapes lifelong outcomes for children across Georgia.

As QCC marks more than 45 years of service, our commitment remains unwavering. When challenges arise, we show up. We listen. We lead. We advocate. QCC stands alongside families and educators, amplifying their voices and pushing for systems that ensure every child—regardless of zip code—has access to quality care, nourishing food, and meaningful learning experiences.

Looking ahead to 2026, we are focused on deepening our impact—expanding access to high-quality child care, strengthening the early childhood workforce, and advancing equitable systems statewide. This ambitious work requires continued investment, bold partnerships, and shared leadership. We invite you to join us in building what's next. Your support can help us scale proven solutions, reach underserved communities, and ensure Georgia's youngest learners have the strong start they deserve. Together, we can do even more.

Thank you to our dedicated staff, board, partners, funders, and supporters. Your belief in this work—and your investment in Georgia's children—makes our impact possible. Together, we are building stronger systems, stronger communities, and brighter futures for Georgia's children.

Year in review: Our events and programs

Over the past year, we worked alongside families, child care providers, and community partners across Georgia to strengthen early learning and build brighter futures. From expanding access to quality child care and supporting small business owners to nourishing young learners and advancing equity through innovative programs, each milestone reflects our shared commitment to helping children thrive. We invite you to explore the stories, data, and highlights that follow to see how small moments of care and connection lead to big futures. https://qccga.aflip.in/187ded6921.html

Early Start Breakfast

Literacy & Justice for All

Business Support Services

Quality Rated Coaching

Nutrition Services

BOOST Scholarships

Provider Stories

Nora Arrieta

“Quality Care for Children has always been there to give us the tools and resources we need to provide a quality educational experience for our children.”

Head of School | Milton, GA

Anisha Rose

“I have enjoyed being a part of this training for many different reasons! The connections, the tools provided, the knowledge, and the communication and advice from Mrs. Simpson has been amazing. I’ve enjoyed every bit of it and I’m excited to take the things I’ve learned and implement them. I’m thankful for it all!”

Family Child Care Owner | Valdosta, GA
Child Care Director | Georgia

Amber Dean

“I am beyond grateful for everyone who works with QCC; you have made my job a million times easier by being the best at what you do!”

2024-25 Board of Trustees

Thank you to the members of our board who work tirelessly to support QCC's mission to create a system that equips families and child care providers with the knowledge and resources to nurture and educate Georgia’s infants and young children

Alexandra Peurach

Alexandre Palma

Angela Walton​

Ben Pivar

Cristel Williams​

Jayson Hill

Jennifer Williams

John Giegerich

Lacey Hartford

Nazia Ali

Nitin Tahiliani

Philip Safir

Pratyush Lal

Romvadee Overbey

Saira Joseph

Scott Lyon

Vicki Raimey

William Hudson