90% of a child’s brain development occurs by 5 years old.
In these vital first five years, children develop essential physical, mental, emotional, and social skills that set the foundation for their future. By preparing the children in our community for kindergarten by 5 years old, we are not only ensuring their success, but the success of our community as a whole.
Children who are ready for Kindergarten are:
BY5 is a community-wide effort to strengthen early childhood education by supporting the people who make it possible. We connect educators and providers with training, resources, and support while bringing families, partners, and community leaders together to champion the importance of early learning.
