First Five Years & Beyond Information

First Five Years & Beyond (FFBY), is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization working in the Kent, WA area to support parents with young children ages birth to 6 locally and abroad. In April of 2014, FFYB began working in Liberian to support struggling preschool programs with educational materials, teaching supplies, books and technical assistance. Currently, we partner with God's children preschool to provide daily meals and teachers stipend. Through our Kaleidoscope Play and Learn program in the Kent area, we provide a space for parents and caregivers to connect with each other and share ideas and resources. The young children in their care are provided with opportunity to interact with other children their age on a weekly basis for 1.5 hours a week to practice important school readiness skills. Our preschool program aim is to engage and partner with families in preparing their children for school and beyond. Teaching staff in our preschool program individualizes curriculum using data that have been gathered through ongoing observations and work samples, interview with families, developmental screenings and authentic research-based assessment tools.