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Early Childhood Education

The first five years are the most critical for brain development and set the path that will determine a child’s success. Our programs provide parenting advice, model parent-child communication and build vocabulary through exposure to books. Kids with books can have twice the vocabulary when they start school, setting a course for success.

Our Impact Over the Last Year

Imagination Library

5,556

Books received by children under 5 in SLO County

Stuff the Bus

Literacy 2.0

$88

Matching funds available to each child after completing financial literacy classes

Stuff the Bus

Stuff the Bus

5

School districts received school supplies for kids in need

Our Education Programs

Literacy 2.0

An early education initiative that combines financial literacy courses designed for young kids along with a custodial savings account and matching funds.

Imagination Library

Developed in 1996 by singer Dolly Parton, this early learning program puts a new, age-appropriate book every month in the hands of kids from birth through 5 years of age.

Born Learning Trails

Signposted trails in area parks providing a fun and interactive experience for caregivers and children that turn everyday activities into learning moments.

Stuff the Bus

An annual back-to-school drive to collect and deliver school supplies to students in need. This helps boost their self-esteem while encouraging them to stay in school.