The First Five Years is a weekly radio program presented by Maryland Family Network and airing on WEAA 88.9 FM. The program was previously on WYPR 88.1 FM. The series is focused on the extraordinary developmental period from birth to age five. The First Five Years highlights the challenges and opportunities related to nurturing young children and helping them build a solid foundation for success in school and in life. This program is made possible in part by M&T Charitable Foundation.
During the worst of the pandemic, early childhood educators were on the front lines. Even when many parents were scared to send their children, the child care providers stayed open and kept children healthy and safe. New research indicates something more – the children were still learning.