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Our commitment to providers revolves around understanding and addressing their unique needs. In our provider resource library, child care providers will discover a rich array of resources, information, and programs for child care providers and early care and education professionals.
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HIGH5
HIGH5 is the First 5 Alameda County portal to manage training, events, awards, and funding opportunities. With a HIGH5 Community account, you can: Application Requirements HIGH5 is a web-based application that you can access by using Google Chrome web browser. HIGH5 is located at https://high5.force.com/First5/s/. Questions? Connect with us at 510-227-6925 or at HIGH5Helpdesk@first5alameda.org
log inFirst 5 Community Programs
We’re dedicated to building a comprehensive and coordinated early childhood system—and that includes offering community programs designed to help every child get a strong start in life. Browse our range of child-, caregiver-, and provider-focused programs.
Learn MoreThe Children’s Health & Child Care Initiative for Alameda County (Measure C)
This countywide sales tax measure was passed by voters in March 2020 and names First 5 Alameda County as the administrator of the child care, preschool, and early education account (80% of total revenues). Measure C was upheld by the courts in April 2024 and is expected to raise approximately $150M annually for early care…
learn morePolicy Brief: Introducing a universal county-wide tool to assess kindergarten readiness
In anticipation of the local Measures—the Oakland Children’s Initiative and the Children’s Health & Child Care Initiative for Alameda County—First 5 engaged in a participatory process to select a tool that will help us better understand kindergarten readiness among the County’s youngest learners.
Learn moreTraining opportunities and resources for ECE providers
Links and additional training opportunities for Alameda County providers serving families with children 0-5 and beyond.
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