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Early Childhood Development - Newport News, Resource and Referral, First Spark

Program offers Technical Assistance to child care providers on various subjects appropriate to their business of caring for and educating children. First Spark is also the Virginia Quality Initiative Coordinator for Hampton and Newport News. For more information visit our website. First Spark also provides prenatal screenings to refer expecting parents to local Peninsula resources including nutrition education, new parent support, car seats, family finance, and breastfeeding.

Physical Address

11832 Canon Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23606

Hours

Monday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM; Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM; Thursday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM; Friday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Application process

Searches for child care and preschool resources can be conducted via registration on website or by calling.

Languages

English

Service area

Hampton City, VA Newport News City, VA Poquoson City, VA Westmoreland County, VA Mathews County, VA York County, VA King & Queen County, VA Middlesex County, VA Richmond County, VA Gloucester County, VA King William County, VA Lancaster County, VA James City County, VA Essex County, VA Northumberland County, VA

Agency info

First Spark

Assists parents in finding placement for preschool and care using child care database of VADSS; facilitates quality improvement for child care centers and preschools; conducts telephone screenings of pregnant women to connect them with resources; and manages and supports child development initiatives.