by Tricia | Apr 20, 2026 | Families & Parenting, Featured
April is Autism Awareness Month and April 2 is recognized as World Autism Day, a time to learn more about autism and emphasize support needed in the autism community. About 1 in 36 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism, according to the Centers for Disease...
by Tricia | Apr 13, 2026 | Early Learning, Featured
VPK is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond. Children must reside in Florida and be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll. Parents whose children are born between February 2 and September 1 of...
by Tricia | Apr 3, 2026 | Featured, Families & Parenting
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) is a free service to all parents, regardless of income, that acts as a bridge between parents needing child care and the child care programs that will best meet the needs of the family. There are no charges/fees associated with...
by Tricia | Mar 30, 2026 | Early Learning, Featured
Painting is a fun way for young children to explore colors, shapes, and their own creativity. It doesn’t have to be complicated! Simple everyday items can stand in for paintbrushes & paper or foil can be their canvas. Below are a few short videos from our YouTube...
by Tricia | Mar 26, 2026 | Featured, VPK
Your child may be eligible to participate in Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program. To be eligible for VPK, children must live in Florida and be 4 years old on or before September 1 of the current school year. If their fourth birthday falls...
by Tricia | Mar 23, 2026 | Early Literacy, Featured
What is Phonological Awareness? Phonological awareness is the ability to pay attention to the sounds in spoken language and know that they are made up of units or chunks of sound. These prereading skills help young children learn how to read and write. Here are some...
