0-to-5 Facts

First Facts: Early Care and Education

Supervision, care, and learning experiences provided to children often while parents/caregivers
are at work, going to school, or involved with other actitives. Are the early care and education needs of Shasta County children being met?

Data source: First 5 Shasta's School Readiness Survey 2004.
Early Care and Education Cuidado y Educacion Temprano
 

First Facts: Reading

Getting ready to read is linked to recognizing letters, sounds, and how the words in a book make a story. Are Shasta County children developing early literacy skills
that will help them do well in school?

Data source: First 5 Shasta's Parent Survey 2002 and 2004.
Getting Ready to Read Preparandose para Leer
 

First Facts: School

From the day they are born,
young children are learning. Early learning is fun and helps children build essential skills they need to be ready for school. Are Shasta County children ready for school when they go to kindergarten?

Data source: First 5 Shasta's School Readiness Survey 2004.
Ready for School Listo para la Escuela