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So it was a welcome relief when Angie first enrolled her middle son, Jordan, in the Quality First scholarship program through Phoenix Christian Daycare.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan is now 8, loves to read and is thriving in second grade. His 2-year-old brother, D\u2019Angelo, has also been able to attend Phoenix Christian with a scholarship. Angie credits the Quality First scholarship program for allowing her sons to attend such a high-quality early learning program.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Quality First program at Phoenix Christian Daycare in Phoenix has contributed to a better future for my children,\u201dshe said. \u201cBecause of the Quality First program, I feel confident that my boys are getting the best education to be ready for school. Now I have obtained my GED, I\u2019ve moved into a better position at work and started college. My big goal is to transfer to ASU and complete my bachelor\u2019s degree.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bAs a single mom of three boys, Angie struggled to afford child care while still keeping food on the table. 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