There has recently been increased attention to measuring quality on many levels, from independent researchers developing methods, to governments and international organizations interested in measuring quality at scale. Although several new and innovative approaches to measuring and addressing quality in early childhood settings have been developed in recent years, they are not widely or consistently used. The meeting provided a venue for the participants to take stock of new ideas in measuring early childhood quality and to explore setting up a global network around the issue of quality in early childhood settings and systems. (author abstract)