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N. Central Avenue/Suite
N Central Avenue
North Central Avenue
North Central Avenue
& Indian School
N Central Avenue
4041 N Central Ave, Bldg C
North Central Avenue
N Central Avenue
85012
E Indianola Avenue
E Indianola Avenue
E. Indianola Avenue
E. Camelback Road
PO Box 73353
Arizona's early childhood agency, with free programs, information and resources to support early childhood health and development. A child's most important developmental years are those leading up to kindergarten. First Things First is committed to helping Arizona kids five and younger receive the quality education, healthcare and family support they need to arrive at school healthy and ready to succeed.
When your baby decides the grocery store is, in fact, the worst place on Earth, the last thing you need is unsolicited advice from a stranger in the freezer aisle.
About 90% of a child's brain grows by age 5. Those moments when you're comforting a screaming baby in public count, too.
Your job isn't to stop every cry, it's about being present and offering comfort to help your baby feel safe. Even infants build the brain connections that support security and confidence through these everyday moments.
First Things First is Arizona's early childhood agency — get the Arizona Parent Guide at the link in bio.
10/12/2026
Choosing child care is a big decision but we can help you know what to look for.
From health and safety to teacher interactions, learning environments and individual attention, knowing the signs of quality can help you feel more confident in your choice.
First Things First offers a Quality Child Care Checklist to help families know what to ask, what to look for and what to consider when visiting a child care or preschool program.
Explore the checklist and find more resources about Quality First at First Things First.
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Elegir un servicio de cuidado infantil es una decisión importante, pero podemos ayudarle a saber qué buscar.
Desde la salud y la seguridad hasta la interacción con los maestros, los entornos de aprendizaje y la atención individualizada, conocer los indicadores de calidad puede ayudarle a sentirse más seguro de su elección.
First Things First tiene una lista de verificación de calidad para el cuidado infantil, diseñada para ayudar a las familias a saber qué preguntar, qué observar y qué tener en cuenta al visitar un centro de cuidado infantil o un programa preescolar.
Consulte la lista de verificación y encuentre más recursos sobre el cuidado infantil en FirstThingsFirst.org.
10/09/2026
Why won’t my toddler listen? How do I handle tantrums? Is this behavior normal?
Parenting young children comes with a lot of questions. And sometimes, it helps to talk to someone who understands. The Birth to Five Helpline connects Arizona parents and caregivers with early childhood specialists who can offer information and support for everything from challenging behaviors and discipline to sleep, feeding, development and more.
It’s free, confidential and there when you need a little help figuring out what comes next. Call 877-705-KIDS (5437) to connect with the Birth to Five Helpline.
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4000 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
85012
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
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