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Step 5 spotlight: How Step Up to Quality renewed Kathy Weber’s passion for child care

Children of different ages sitting on the floor in Kathy Weber's family child care program, exploring books together.

Step 5 Spotlight

March 13, 2026

Step 5 spotlight: Silvia Castillo leads staff to Step 5 as an incoming director

Silvia Castillo smiles while kneeling in the middle of a busy classroom.

Step 5 Spotlight

December 16, 2025

You asked, we answered: what you may not know about Step Up to Quality

Step Up to Quality Update

October 30, 2025

Step 5 spotlight: Christine Rippe’s commitment to quality child care in the panhandle

Step 5 Spotlight

October 6, 2025

Step 5 spotlight: Rachel Pierce nurtures creativity and critical skills by encouraging play and exploration

Rachel Pierce smiles warmly as she stands in her early childhood education program.

Step 5 Spotlight

July 10, 2025

Welcoming Fatim Ouedraogo to the Step Up to Quality team

A picture of Fatim smiling with the words,

Meet the Step Up to Quality Team

June 12, 2025

Step 5 spotlight: Nicole Looper advocates for high-quality child care practices from day one

A woman with braided hair is smiling in the photo. The image captures her joyful demeanor.

Step 5 Spotlight

May 19, 2025

Step Up to Quality launches a strategically designed website

homescreen of Step Up to Qualities updated website

Step Up to Quality updates

New and improved

April 29, 2025

Step 5 Spotlight: Michelle Rasmussen’s life-long dedication to increasing quality

A smiling woman stands in front of her early childhood education program.

Step 5 Spotlight

April 26, 2025

Step 5 spotlight: Kids Can reflects on a decade of intentional quality improvement

Two male early childhood educators are standing together and smiling.

Step 5 Spotlight

March 6, 2025

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