Gaining a first-time classroom experience before the first day of school
FTF’s Transition to Kindergarten Strategy is designed to help children who have not had the benefit of attending preschool to get classroom experience.
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Gila River Indian Community child care center gets first 5-star Quality First rating for a tribal…
The Early Education Child Care Center in Sacaton was one of the first centers chosen to participate in Quality First when the program began in 2009.
Vision screening helps San Carlos boy find focus
Now that he’s started kindergarten, Kaylee Talgo is happy that Bryson was able to start day one with clear vision.
Tohono O’odham Nation elder finds joy in guiding and shaping young children
The path to earning two college degrees was not a simple one for Juan, whose career in early childhood education on the Tohono O’odham Nation spans more than…
Whiteriver families take parenting workshops to help prepare their children to succeed in…
Sylvia Hinton is training parents to help their children succeed in school in Whiteriver, Az through free parenting workshops.
Quality First scholarships allow two sisters to access high-quality care
Angelina Ramirez is a single mom who is determined to provide the best for her two daughters, Ella and Jewel. However, as a working mom, affording quality…
Home visitation program helps Peach Springs girl reach healthy developmental milestones
“I’ve learned that it’s okay to ask questions or ask for help,” Racine Whatoname said. “I am so much more comfortable reaching out for feedback…
Cocopah Early Steps helps both mom and toddler with smooth transitions
When Olivia was 18-months-old, Stephanie enrolled in a home visitation program and began learning more about brain development and how all children develop at…
Navajo Nation Growing in Beauty Program instills a love of learning in young girl
“She’ll open a book when the teacher says, ‘OK, let’s read.’ It makes me happy inside to hear that about my child,” LaVedalene Guy said.