Welcome

The Mission of Georgia Quality is to advocate quality in early care and out of school time programs for children and youth through continued education and training for Professional Youth Developers, Educators, Parents, Community Partners and Supporters. 



Founded by Mr. J. Lamont Harris, the organization provides ongoing Technical Assistance, Consultation, and Training for administrators and staff of School systems, community based child care and out of school time programs throughout the country. 



Under the leadership of Mr. Harris, Georgia Quality Facilitators have provided training for many local, regional, and nationally recognized child care/youth development providers and organizations such as:

• Georgia Department of Human Resources
• Georgia Department of Education - 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Georgia School-Age Care Association
• Bright From the Start
• Georgia Association on Youth and Children
• National Head Start Association
• National Black Child Development Institute
• State University of New York (SUNY) Educational Incentive Program –EIP
• Early Childhood Development Company, LLC Head Start (Atlanta, Northeast Ga.)
• Metro Atlanta YMCA's
• Childtime / Tutortime
• Kindercare
• Sunshine House
• Bright Horizons
• La Petite Academies
• Easter Seals
• Creme de la Creme Early Learning Centers of Excellence

The organization continues to contribute to child care newsletters, publications, grant proposals and workshop development on behalf of children, youth, and families throughout the country.