CQI-Maui
FOR MAUI PROVIDERS: Early Childhood Workforce Recruitment & Continuous Quality Improvement Program
About the CQI Program in Maui
Our ECWR CQI program goal is to improve the Early Learning and Child Care professional skills, knowledge,
and practices in working with children and families by utilizing technical assistance (TA) and coaching
services provided by PATCH to build Maui County’s Early Learning and child care workforce that will impact
child care availability to support and aid in the rebuild and restoration of Hawai’i’s economic recovery.
Coaching
Individualized 1:1 sessions focused in reaching specific set of goals through mentorship over time
Accreditation
AEYC, NAFCC, NECPA, BAS
Business Administration
Maui Small Business Resource Center, Counseling Staff, etc
Curriculum Development
Sensory Processing Disorder, Hawaiian Culture, Religious ,
Tracking Tools, etc
Technical Assistance
Specific consultation aim to
support a need or help resolve an issue within 1-3 sessions
Business Administration
CPR Recertification, Professional Development, Tom Copeland Webinars, etc
Funding
Cash for Caring, Grant Opportunities, Subsidy Workshops, PATCH Scholarships, etc
Program Networking
Social Emotional Development, Team Building Programs,
ECE Philosophy, etc Tracking Tools, etc
Networking
Monthly provider discussions
designed to foster support and
build child care connections
Self-Care
Physical/Emotional/Mental Health, Time Management, Practices, etc
Early Childhood Literacy
ENA Program, Mentorship Opportunities, Book/Toys/Material Distribution, etc
Advocacy for Child Care Providers
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Director
Meetings, etc Tracking Tools, etc
Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) For Maui
PATCH offers a unique opportunity for high school juniors and seniors interested in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) field, those new to the field, and or those who would like to increase their qualifications to earn their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Earning a CDA® credential in high school jumpstarts successful careers and leverages faculty expertise. The CDA is the only portable, national, and multi-language credential of its kind, opening up career opportunities for thousands of graduates every year.
Some of the benefits of earning a CDA include:
- Graduate high school career-ready with the nationally recognized CDA Credential.
- Jumpstart your higher education with core knowledge of child development.
- Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to work with young children.
CDA program can expand career pathways in the ECE field
- Provides opportunities for customized CDA/ECE courses to support roll-out throughout the County of Maui.
- Enables the high school program to offer students a secondary school diploma and at least one recognized industry-based credential.
- Prepares students for success in college and careers.
- Assisted assembly of CDA portfolio
- PATCH Mentorship
- Provide Free Smart Horizon Training Package
- Program Stipend
- Provide CDA Materials and Books
- Cover CDA Application FEE
- PD Verification Visit
Earning Your CDA for Maui
PATCH is a community service organization dedicated to supporting Hawaii’s child care needs. PATCH provides access to registered and licensed child care, offers child care subsidies to eligible families, provides child development training and ECE scholarship opportunities, and assists those interested in starting a family child care business. PATCH is a free resource hub for families, child care professionals and communities of Hawaii.