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First Things First partners with families and communities
to support the healthy development of young children.

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Quality matters in child care and preschool

Choosing a child care setting for your infant, toddler, or preschooler is a big decision. Quality is one of the most important factors to consider, and quality child care can be expensive. Through Quality First, there are resources to help.

Quality matters in child care and preschool

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Tucson dad learns how to help son be ready for kindergarten

Miguel Cortez has three sons, twins who are in sixth grade, Christopher, who started kindergarten this fall. Although all of his children participated in Parents as Teachers program, Cortez said it was different with Christopher.

Tucson dad learns how to help son be ready for kindergarten

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