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Agency Name Program Name Program Description

Arizona Literacy and Learning Center, Inc.

Early Childhood Education Services

ALLC's services integrate comprehensive developmental educational screenings with parent/teacher follow-up support and training; enabling parents and teachers to recognize & respond to developmental concerns to prepare children for school.

Arizona's Children Association (AzCA)

Wired for Success and Kinderprep

We will present NDI's brain development curriculum in two formats. Wired for Success to parents/caregivers and professionals in 1, 3 and 4 hr workshops. We will conduct our Kinder Prep pre-literacy program for families and their 3-5 yr old children.

Association for Supportive Child Care

AZ Kith and Kin Project The Arizona Kith and Kin Project improves the quality of care provided by kith and kin (friends and family) providers. The program is implemented through two hour, weekly training-support group sessions focused on early childhood related topics.

Barness Family Jewish Community Center

Childcare Services The JCC provides high quality childcare programming including summer camp for ages 2 years-5th grade and its year round early childhood programs. Financial assistance is awarded to families seeking quality care but cannot afford it.

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. Early Head Start Care Program

CPLC EHS is an Early Childhood Education program designed to increase the social competence and school readiness of children ages 0-3 from low-income families and includes wrap-around services to support health and wellness of children and families.

Partner Agency Programs Supporting Valley of the Sun United Way’s Children Strategies

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Crisis Nursery, Inc. FACES of Crisis Nursery FACES of Crisis Nursery Early Head Start focuses on promoting the healthy development of children in all domains through responsive and nurturing care within a child’s home or in a center environment that is challenging, stimulating, and safe.

Desert Mission Lincoln Learning Center Lincoln Learning Center (LLC) provides quality childcare and early education for infants to 12-year-olds. LLC was accredited in 1993 by the Nat’l Assn. for the Ed. of Young Children (NAEYC) and re-accredited when NAEYC updated its criteria in 2007.

Foundation for Blind Children

Infant/Preschool Early Intervention Program

This program provides early intervention services to blind, visually impaired and multi-handicapped children ages birth to five years and their families.

Friendly House Early Childhood Development Center

Our licensed Center provides quality early care for children 6 weeks old up to five years of age to ensure cognitive, social, emotional and physical needs are developed through age appropriate activities designed to prepare students for Kindergarten.

Phoenix Day Child and Family Learning Center

Early Education and Child Care/Volunteer Program

Phoenix Day provides quality early education supported by developmentally-appropriate, culturally sensitive, play-based experiences in the areas of social, emotional, cognitive and motor development. Volunteers are an integral part of the program.

Upward Foundation Child Care Upward's integrated child care program provides quality, affordable child care to children ages 18 months to 5 years, no matter their developmental level (typical or delayed) with a low staff to child ratio so all needs can be met.

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Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center

VOSJCC Preschool The JCC ECC offers a rich array of programs and activities. From Infant and Toddler care to Preschool, we provide an abundance of resources and opportunities. Our education program is based on an integrated approach to child development.

Valley of the Sun YMCA Y-Kidz Preschool The Valley of the Sun YMCA provides full and part time preschool programs that emphasize academic, social, and healthy living principles while promoting core values and character development.