Volume 8| Issue 4 Cincinnati, Ohio

Provider Of The Month- February

Congratulations to Ms. Sira Soumare of Ready, Set Learning Center for being our Provider of the Month. We thank you for your hard work and dedication.

Sira Soumare embraces her African heritage and takes the traditions learned from her family in Mali to enrich her preschoolers' learning experience. As a result, she has created a rich educational environment for her preschoolers at Ready Set Learning Center, LLC, located at 5920 Glenway Avenue on the western side of Cincinnati.

Soumare opened her preschool five years ago. She stresses the importance of giving preschoolers a strong foundation for future learning. "Education is the basis for everything. The most important thing parents can give their children is access to knowledge." Her goal is to make sure all of her preschoolers perform well as they go to kindergarten and beyond.

Soumare is a visionary thinker. "I want to provide the best for my students so they can be their best." Her plans include adding basic French to her lesson plans and creating more learning experiences outside the classroom.

Ready Set Learning Center has been part of the Cincinnati Preschool Promise Community Provider network since 2018.

Ohio's Step Up To Quality Guidelines

There have been several recent changes to Ohio’s Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) guidelines. These guidelines are administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Ohio Department of Education to recognize and promote learning and development standards that exceed licensing health and safety regulations. CPP will continue to require community preschool programs to maintain a 3, 4, or 5-star SUTQ rating to receive Tuition Assistance payments for eligible, approved preschoolers. If you have any questions, please contact Florence Malone: At fmalone@cincy-promise.org

The Cincinnati Preschool Promise wants to hear from you as we refine the strategies that will drive our 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. One of our goals is to ensure that every family has a successful preschool experience that helps prepare their child for kindergarten and beyond. Consistent attendance and a high-quality preschool have been identified as contributing factors to kindergarten readiness. As we design strategies to support and promote attendance, we need your input.

Please take 5 minutes to answer a few questions for us. Survey respondents can have the option to enter a raffle for one of ten $50 gift cards. Provide your email address at the end of the survey for a chance to win. Click here or scan the QR code for the survey

HELP US CELEBRATE A DEDICATED & DESERVING PROVIDER!

Submit your Provider of the Month nominations here: tdelvalle@cincy-promise.org

Provider Connection is a bi-weekly publication of news you can use. To submit accolades, Provider spotlight nominations, or interest in becoming an ambassador for CPP, contact CPP at marketing@cincy-promise.org