Make the most of their early years
Your child’s first five years will have a big impact on their future. Learn how you can help them develop and grow.
Tag: child care
Need quality child care for your infant?
There are quality child care programs in communities across Arizona, and there are things you can look for and ask about to help you feel more confident in…
Tools to help you choose quality child care programs
The new QualityFirstAZ.com offers tools and information to help you find an early learning program that’s right for your family.
Quality First supports record number of quality child care and preschool programs
Arizona has hit an all-time high for the number of child care providers participating in Quality First that meet or exceed quality standards.
Technology helps preschool teachers keep parents in the know
Mobile app helps parents stay informed of their child’s preschool activities and helps child care centers communicate with parents.
Quality child care: 6 things to look for in teacher-child interactions
Teacher-child interactions that are stimulating and nurturing are an essential part of quality child care programs. Check out our 1-minute video for what to…
Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek gives a prescription for play
Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek gets the attention of early educators when she asks: “What happened to play?” in her 2018 Summit presentation
Family, friend and neighbor child care providers learn they are teachers, too
Research shows that providing information and support to family, friend and neighbor to early caregivers can have meaningful positive impact.
As Arizonans go back to work, young kids need quality child care
Learn what is being done to improve the quality of child care and to increase access in urban, rural and tribal communities across the state.