Kids' First Years is a partnership of people and organizations in Alexandria who work together to make sure our city provides comprehensive support, care, and education for all of its young children and their families. We lead community commitment to school readiness by bringing public and private leaders together to collaborate on priorities for Alexandria’s youngest children. Our goal is to give every child a great start in life, so they can be healthy, do well in school, and have strong relationships with their families and friends. In order to realize this mission, SBA is building an early care and education system that is: ● Aligned: SBA celebrates Alexandria’s mixed delivery system which is intentionally organized to provide a variety of services based on the diverse needs of children and families ● Accessible: Programming is designed to be accessible to all and especially for the most vulnerable and is centered around what is optimal for children and families ● High-Quality: Alexandria’s children are entitled to a high quality, culturally competent learning experience that is in line with local, state and national guidelines, research and evidence-based, data-driven practices ● Comprehensive: The ECE system spans prenatal through 3rd grade, including educational, health, socio-emotional, family and community support ● Equitable: Every child and family deserve high-quality services that eliminate disparities in life opportunities