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The key to running a successful child care program.

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Over 1,200 child care leaders have joined since 2013.

Created by a team of child care pros.

CQEL started as a newsletter. Now it's so much more.

We build tools and create resources to make running a child care simpler.

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Best-in-class support and resources

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What makes CQEL special?

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Over 1,200 child care leaders have joined since 2013.

Created by a team of child care pros.

CQEL started as a newsletter. Now it's so much more.

We build tools and create resources to make running a child care simpler.

The Director's Forum

Where you can get answers right now

Best-in-class support and resources

Created by a team of child care professionals

Loved by over 500 members

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Getting better with time

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