QUALITY EARLY LEARNING
The Quality Early Learning program of the Home Run is on a mission: to make sure every child in West Sacramento has access to affordable, high-quality early learning because a strong start sets the stage for lifelong success. Through the Home Run QRIS, a locally tailored version of California’s Quality Rating and Improvement System, our dedicated Early Learning Specialists partner with local providers to elevate early learning and care through hands-on coaching, expert training, and strategic support. We also invest directly in early learning sites by funding essential educational materials. Home Run Certified programs serve children from infancy through age 5, helping to ensure that every child, no matter their background, can learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing, high-quality environment.
West Sacramento early learning and childcare providers can earn digital micro-credentials for participating in professional development and providing a quality learning experience for children. Click the Digital Micro-credentials tab for more information.
Find a Certified Program Near You
Busy Little Hands
2824 Roven Ct., West Sacramento, CA, 95691
(916) 346-5370
HIVE Academy
3210 Half Moon Bay Cir., West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 996-0863
Shining Star Early Learning
1453 Vine Hill Ct., West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 373-9266
Hens & Chicks Early Learning - Infants and Toddlers
Meet our Early Learning Specialists
Lana Magness
Lana has always been passionate about allowing EVERYONE to feel and experience a sense of belonging and inclusion. She began her career working with toddler and preschool age children and their families in private and public child care and preschool programs in classrooms and home settings. Additionally, she has worked in program administration in public programs. Away from her profession, she is lucky to spend time with her family and dog, and enjoys reading historical fiction, nonfiction, and memoirs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Joyce Lee
Joyce has been working in the field of early learning for 32 years as a community developer, infant toddler and preschool teacher, college instructor, trainer, assessor, and coach. Joyce started her work as an undergrad at UC Davis in communication and Education and continued graduate studies in Educational Psychology and Human Development. While being a part of the West Sacramento Home Run since the beginning, Joyce values the relationships that she has been able to build with diverse providers as well as the opportunity for community collaboration. Providers' creativity, dedication, and resilience inspire Joyce to continue to reflect, grow and connect professionally and personally.
Early Learning and Child Care Provider Resources
Click here to access resources and information about Resilient Yolo’s ACEs Aware Yolo County Trauma Informed Network of Care.
Click here to access the information and forms included in the West Sacramento Home Run Provider Resource Binder. These resources are used by the Home Run's Early Learning Specialists to support providers in implementing California's Quality Continuum Framework as they progress toward and maintain Home Run Certified High-Quality Preschool status.
Click here to learn about early screening and tracking child development.
Additional resources and information can be found on the Yolo County Childcare Planning Council’s website.
