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Early Learning Quality Network

ELQN's Mission

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.

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ELQN Precinct 3: Program Updates and Movie Night

Dec 19th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barbara Bush Branch Library
The Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN) invites families to a special Movie Night at the Barbara Bush Library, designed to bring…
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ELQN Precinct 3: Program Updates and Movie Night

Dec 19th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barbara Bush Branch Library
The Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN) invites families to a special Movie Night at the Barbara Bush Library, designed to bring…

Introducing ELQN: A Community-Driven Early Learning Program for Harris County Children (Ages 0–8)

We're empowering our youngest learners!

Harris County Public Library is excited to introduce the Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN), a pilot project in Harris County that aims to strengthen quality early childhood education for children aged 0-8.

With support from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, we're partnering with families, local providers, and organizations like ‪@HarrisCountyDEEO‬ @ChildrenAtRisk, @YMCAHouston @vnteamwork @myehcec.

Our goal is simple: help every child access the care and resources they need. Check out this short video to see how ELQN is making waves connecting with local organizations and improving early learning throughout the greater Houston area

Proud to be serving our local communities in Harris County, Texas and entertaining library or book lovers and readers from all over! 

ELQN Communities by Zip Code

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ELQN Community Profiles

Precinct 1 - Sunnyside & South Park

Precinct 3 - Klein

ELQN Pct1 Program Updates and Outreach at Teeter Totter Childcare Center: Meagan Medrano, LNO Program Specialist, was delighted to serve breakfast to the childcare center staff and provide updates on the ELQN program offerings.
ELQN Pct1 Program Updates and Outreach at Teeter Totter Childcare Center: In Sunnyside and South Park of Houston, TX, these tricycles once carried the joyful energy of children zipping across playgrounds, powered by tiny feet and big imaginations. Today, they sit still in neighborhoods facing a growing crisis: childcare deserts. With too few licensed centers and limited resources, families struggle to find safe, affordable early learning spaces close to home.
ELQN Pct3 Program Outreach at HCPL Barbara Bush Library Summer Reading Program: Rebecca Briggs & Julie Culver (left to right- LNO Program Specialists) posed for smiles as they celebrated a major internal outreach effort milestone during the Barbara Bush Library's toddler story time, where Commissioner Tom Ramsey was promoting HCPL’s summer reading program.
ELQN Pct3 Baby Day: HCPL Youth Services Assistant Manager Anjela Martinez's booth was a big Baby Day hit! Patrons were able to get information on story times and early learning program information.
ELQN Pct3 Baby Day: A proud mom and her little one brought sunshine and sweet energy to the HCPL ELQN event— The day started with smiles and a little learning fun!
ELQN Pct3 Baby Day Event: Play, Explore, Grow! Little learners were fully engaged at Baby Day. From tummy time to tambourines, every moment was filled with discovery, music, and joy!
ELQN Precinct 3 Black History Month Celebration and Program Updates: Ms. Twanda of Theatre on Wheels with Young Audiences Houston shares smiles and African skirt fabric with young audience member.
ELQN Precinct 3 Black History Month Celebration and Program Updates: Ms Twanda of Theatre on Wheels and Young Audiences Houston, had the young attendees and adults captivated through her expressive and visual storytelling of Abiyoyo.
ELQN Precinct 3 Black History Month Celebration and Program Updates: Julie Culver (LNO Program Specialist) was all smiles with her daughter who was delighted to lend a helping hand at the event registration table.
ELQN Precinct 3 Black History Month Celebration and Program Updates: Attendees dressed for the occasion and posed for pictures as they shared in the family fun filled festivities!
ELQN Precinct 3 Black History Month Celebration and Program Updates: A winner of the ELQN registration drawing claims her gift card from Shekeylia Douglas (Project Lead), after her lucky numbers were called.
HCPL Precinct 1 ELQN Table at The Cactus Jack Social Impact Village: Laurel Roseborrough (HCPL Outreach Services Manager) had the opportunity to sign up a few community members for their library cards at the event!
HCPL Precinct 1 ELQN Table at The Cactus Jack Social Impact Village: Brittni Sparks (LNO Program Specialist) shared specific information on ELQN's impactful resources in the communities, with booth visitors, as Shekeylia Douglas (Project Lead) and Laurel Roseborrough (Outreach Services Manager) smiles with excitement.
HCPL Precinct 1 ELQN Table at The Cactus Jack Social Impact Village: A shared effort was captured of HCPL's ELQN team members listening to and connecting with stakeholders sharing their stories, as Brittni Sparks (LNO Program Specialist) and Danielle Brooks (HCo DEEO Senior Manager) listened in.
HCPL Precinct 1 ELQN Table at The Cactus Jack Social Impact Village: Brittni Sparks (LNO Program Specialist) was delighted to share with Jordan Webster, sister of Houston rapper Travis Scott, who stopped by to greet the ELQN team members and to get more information about the approved initiatives in the Sunnyside and Southpark communities.
HCPL Precinct 1 ELQN Table at The Cactus Jack Social Impact Village: All smiles from the HCPL ELQN Team members. (Left to right) Brittni Sparks (LNO Program Specialist), Shekeylia Douglas (Project Lead), Danielle Brooks (Harris County DEEO Senior Manager), Laurel Roseborrough (HCPL Outreach Services Manager).

The ELQN Precinct 1 & 3 Team

Laurel Roseborrough

HCPL Outreach Services Manager

Anjela Martinez

HCPL Youth Services Assistant Manager

Shekeylia Douglas

Project Lead

Darlene Whittaker

Community Liaison, Precinct 1 & 3

Brittni Sparks

LNO Program Specialist, Precinct 1

Megan Medrano

LNO Program Specialist, Precinct 1

Rebecca Briggs

LNO Program Specialist, Precinct 3

Julie Culver

LNO Program Specialist, Precinct 3

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