Quality Early Care & Education for Your Child

In Arizona, more than half of all kids under six live in homes where all of the adults work. The quality of a child’s early learning environment make a big difference in how successful a child will be in school and in life.

Choosing a child care setting for your child is one of the most important decisions any parent will make.

First Things First signature programs –Quality First, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Arizona and Professional REWARD$ - are improving the quality of educational services in more than 600 child care centers and homes statewide.

First Things First is also a resource for parents in learning what quality child care is and how to find a quality early learning setting for their child.

What is Quality Early Care and Education and Why is it Important?  

Find Care to Fit Your Child

Quality Checklist

Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships

In September 2010, Quality First will also include a 5-star ratings system that will help parents identify quality settings.   Sign up for our news alerts to find out when the ratings system launches.