Infant & Toddler Specialist Network
Get coaching, training, and guidance to help you support the learning and development of children from birth through 36 months.
FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS
Training and Support for Your Childcare Team
Foundation First connects educators and program leaders across North Central Virginia with coaching, training, and resources, so you can support your team and strengthen children’s learning experiences.
CHOOSE THE SUPPORT YOU NEED
Find Support for Your Classroom or Program
Start with the support you need, whether you’re caring for infants and toddlers, preparing for VQB5, or looking for program resources.
VQB5 and Quality Improvement
Get help understanding requirements, preparing for observations, and using feedback, so your team knows where to focus.
PDG-R Support
Find regional resources and learn about support available through the Preschool Development Grant Renewal.
HOW WE HELP
Get the Support You Need Without Chasing Answers
Coaching and consultation
Work through classroom questions with a coach or specialist who can help you use feedback, support educators, and improve children’s learning experiences.
Training for Your Team
Find training on educator-child interactions, curriculum, and early childhood development, so your team can put new skills to work in the classroom.
Help Finding Support
You don’t need to know every program or agency before asking for help. We’ll connect you with people and resources for your program’s needs.
Tools and Resources
Find observation guides, self-assessments, and curriculum resources, so you have somewhere to turn as you prepare, plan, and support your educators.
Looking For a Specific Training?
Browse upcoming opportunities or contact our team for help finding the right support.
Family First Newsletter
Funding rules change, new programs are introduced, and deadlines come and go. We send one email a month informing you what's available and what it means for you. No jargon, and nothing you didn't ask for.
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Start With
The Childcare Eligibility Checker.
Virginia has funding programs for families at many income levels. Our eligibility tracker walks you through a few quick questions and points you toward the programs most likely to help.
Lead Agency · Ready Region North Central
A coordinated early childhood system across eleven localities in North Central Virginia.
Ready Region North Central brings together local agencies, early childhood providers, and families to build a seamless, family-centered system. Our goal is to make it easier for every child and caregiver in our region to access the supports they need to thrive.
Learn more about Ready Region