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Organizations across the county are leveraging EDI data to build kindergarten readiness skills in the Social Competence domain. Tustin Unified School District is using it to shape parent education topics that build cooperation, responsibility, and respect. Meanwhile,...

First 5 OC Engaged Neighborhood, La Habra Little Learners, is using EDI data to prioritize nutrition education and physical activity in five neighborhoods. Their programming, covering the Physical Health domain, includes partnerships with local businesses, faith-based...

First 5 OC is excited to share the 2025 Early Developmental Index findings, which features updated data that provides an in-depth look at the Orange County’s kindergarten readiness. While overall readiness numbers have improved from the last data collection, the 2025...

First 5 Orange County has released the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the Request for Qualifications for consultant services for 2026, to seek qualified individuals and/or firms with demonstrated leadership and experience for project management,...

For the past 10 years, First 5 Orange County has led the way in collecting Early Development Index (EDI) data from 100% of school district-run elementary schools. In 2025, over 22,000 records were collected from 993 kindergarten teachers across 387 schools. We...

As we step into a new year, I begin with gratitude. I am deeply grateful to the First 5 Orange County team for their commitment to helping our youngest children get the strongest start possible. I am thankful for our partners who join us in the work to make systems...

Happy Holidays! As we wrap up an impactful year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to parents, partners, organizations, and community leaders who share in our commitment to ensure every child in Orange County has the strongest start in life. Together, we have...