thread’s Quality Improvement Program of the Year

thread launched this statewide award in 2017 to recognize an early childhood education program that has demonstrated a strong dedication to continuous quality improvement and has made exceptional progress in the past year through Learn & Grow, Alaska’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS).

Congratulations to our 2025 recipients!

Click the boxes below to learn more about each program. Our recipients were recognized in a virtual award ceremony on Provider Appreciation Day, May 9, 2025.

One child care center and one family child care home are nominated for this award by thread staff who are familiar with the program’s progress.

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