Established in 1965, Head Start is a federally-funded child development program designed to help break the cycle of poverty by providing preschool children of low-income families with a comprehensive program to meet their emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs. […]
Category: Early Childhood Development
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
It’s Breastfeeding Awareness Month! We know that talking, reading and singing to our little ones are all ways we can help their brain develop. But did you know that nutrition also plays a big part in their physical and cognitive […]
Celebrate Talk, Read, Sing Day!
First 5 San Diego Executive Director joined the Localist SD to talk all things Talk, Read, Sing on a very special day! https://fox5sandiego.com/thelocalistsd/how-to-celebrate-talk-read-sing-day-in-san-diego/
Early Learning Activity Book
First 5 San Diego collaborated with other early learning and care partners to create an Early Learning Activity Book. Download it today for some fun and educational activities to do together as a family.
Meet Fido!
STI Awareness Month
Caring for your child starts before they are born. The month of April is Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Awareness Month and we are sharing some tips from our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics, CA Chapter 3 (AAP-CA3) to […]
Child Advocacy Month
It’s Child Advocacy Month! This month is near and dear to us as an organization dedicated to building early care systems and supports for families and caregivers. Our goal is to set families up for success so that their children […]
March is National Reading Month
Reading to children is essential to their development. However, many San Diego County students lack high-quality books, hindering their literacy development and educational success. Studies show that children not reading at grade level by the end of 3rd grade are […]
Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools
Voice of San Diego’s 2023 Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools helps families make informed decisions for their child’s education. The guide breaks down school choice opportunities and enrollment deadlines, universal transitional kindergarten, what’s available for after-school care, school performance […]
Children’s Dental Health Month
It’s Children’s Dental Health Month! We have teamed up with the County of San Diego’s Oral Health Program to provide tips and resources on best oral health practices for babies and kids, and how caregivers can access free dental screenings […]