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.
Fifty-one percent of Maryland child care providers say they may permanently close if families must continue to keep children home for extended periods as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This according to a new survey from Maryland Family Network.