Harris County's Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN)
Improving local care & education through community voice.
Children Across Harris County Impacted by 2026
Together with families, child care providers, and local organizations, we’re working to ensure every child has access to high-quality early education tailored to meet the unique strengths and needs of each community.
Research and Innovation
ELQN relies on community voice and data to inform strategies and ensure a sustainable, longlasting impact.
In Partnership With
ELQN partners believe that every child deserves a strong start. By collaborating with community members who know their neighborhoods best, we work to develop quality improvement strategies that reflect local values, needs, and resources. Supported by the Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity, ELQN aims to unite communities in creating lasting and meaningful changes in early childhood education.
Taking Action on Community Needs
Enrollment windows may change as this project progresses.
Rupani
Training & Professional Development
Enrollment Window May – July
Helps parents, caregivers, and child care workers Harris County enhance children’s learning through training, coaching, and resources, with stipends for participation.
Applications Open Now!
National Literacy Institute
Early Learning Kits & Materials
Enrollment Opens May – July
Provides families and informal child care providers high-quality learning materials tailored to young children’s ages and language needs. Participants receive kits filled with books, toys, and activities designed to support early learning and development.
Frog Street
Curriculum Development & Implementation Services
Enrollment Opens June – July
Provides child care centers, home-based providers, and informal caregivers with quality learning materials, curriculum options, and support to improve early learning.
Vendor Announcement coming soon!
Emergency & Temporary Care
Enrollment Window June – August
Helps families with children aged 0-8 who are facing financial hardships, emergencies, or are on the TWC waitlist by providing short-term child care and quick, easy access to support.
EasterSeals of Greater Houston
Technology For Households
Enrollment Window June 2025
Equips families and informal caregivers with digital learning tools, age-appropriate devices, and training to support children’s early development and safe technology use.
Collaborative for Children
Technology For Child Care
Enrollment Window August – October
Equips child care providers and households with technological tools and resources to enhance early childhood development and streamline business operations, including digital learning applications, childcare management software, and Wi-Fi upgrades.
Zip Codes & Initiatives
East Harris County Empowerment Council – Precinct 2
77015, 77029, 77044, 77049, 77530, 77532, 77547
Emergency and Temporary Care, Facility, Safety and Security, Training and Professional Development
Harris County Public Library – Precinct 1
77021, 77033, 77047, 77051, 77048
Facility, Safety and Security, Technology for Child Care Centers, Technology for Households, Training and Professional Development
Harris County Public Library – Precinct 3
77379
Early Learning Kits and Materials; Emergency and Temporary Care; Curriculum Development and Implementation Services; Facility, Safety and Security; Training and Professional Development
VN TeamWork, Inc. – Precinct 4
77027, 77036, 77056, 77057, 77072, 77074, 77081, 77099
Emergency and Temporary Care, Facility, Safety and Security, Training and Professional Development
YMCA of Greater Houston – Precinct 2
77009, 77022, 77032, 77037, 77039, 77060, 77076, 77091
Emergency and Temporary Care, Facility, Safety and Security, Technology for Child Care Centers, Technology for Households, Training and Professional Development
Network Partners
Harris County’s Early Learning Quality Network brings together the expertise of local leaders and trusted organizations:
- Harris County Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity
- CHILDREN AT RISK
- East Harris County Empowerment Council
- Harris County Public Library
- VN TeamWork
- YMCA of Greater Houston
These organizations, each with their unique strengths, share our commitment to building a future where every child has access to high-quality early learning.
Deep Dive Into this Work
Community Profiles
East Harris County Empowerment Council
North Shore, Jacinto City, Galena Park
Harris County Public Library (Precinct 1)
Sunny Side & South Park
Harris County Public Library (Precinct 3)
Klein
VN Teamwork
Alief, Sharpstown, Gulfton, Braeburn & Westwood
YMCA of Greater Houston
Aldine, Aldine Southeast, Northline, Northside
How You Can Plug In
Getting Involved
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ELQN partners host regular events to engage local communities.
Learn more about this initiative
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News & Updates
Press Conference: Harris County’s ELQN Announces Community Initiatives & Vendors to Enhance Early Learning Environments
Photo courtesy of Darlene Whittaker, Community Liaison I, Pct I & III- Early Learning Quality Network, Harris County Public LibrarySix quality initiatives, selected by the community, will be...
Harris County Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN) and VN TeamWork Host Southwest Houston Town Hall
Community Stakeholders and Leaders to Kick Off Implementation of $1.725 Million Investment, Supporting Community-Driven Improvements to Alief-Area Early Learning Environments. Media Contacts:Morgan...
Strengthening Quality Early Learning Environments in Harris County: ELQN’s Progress and Next Steps
May 9, 2025 Written by CHILDREN AT RISK team members Briauna Derry, Director of Media Activism; Martha Gonzales, Associate Director of ELQN; Erika Alcala, Project Coordinator Launched in October...
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