MAJOR SUCCESSES
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250 take-home bags distributed to families each year, filled with educational toys and books for parents to take home.
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77% of children who participated in PTSL since birth scored proficient on the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment, compared to the county average of 26%.
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94% of parents who participated in PTSL report increasing reading and purposeful play with their child to at least five times per day.
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Launched a monthly newsletter in late 2018 focused on providing evidence-based information on child development and parenting.
WHAT PARENTS HAVE TO SAY
…a good reminder of what skills are developmentally appropriate for each stage and what activities can strengthen those skills.”
“It allows my son to play around other kids his age while learning.”
“My children look forward to going to ‘class’. They love their letter bins and books they’ve gotten in their take-home bags. I’ve learned new ways to incorporate learning in play.”