The skills that children learn at an early age (0-5) can be predictors of future success in life. Our Get Ready for Kindergarten series is meant for parents and children who aren’t yet in school. These virtual and in-person sessions include fun activities for families to do together that will build skills children will use throughout their school careers. We also provide parents and caregivers with useful tips and ideas for activities to do at home.

We encourage families to read 1000 books before children begin kindergarten. Track your progress and print out your certificate here.

Quality Start LA has teamed up with the Los Angeles Public Library to bring you "Read from the Start."

Each month, we will work together to develop a themed booklist, reading tips, and family activities all designed for families with children ages birth to five.

Read from the Start

Quality Start LA se ha asociado con la Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles para ofrecerle "Leer desde el principio".

Cada mes, trabajaremos juntos para desarrollar una lista de libros temáticos, consejos de lectura y actividades familiares, todo diseñado para familias con niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años.

Books for ages 0 to 5

• Babies and Toddlers
• Great Books for Preschoolers and Kindergartners
• Preschool - 1,2,3s
• Preschool - A,B,Cs
• Preschool - Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Preschool - Dinosaurs
• Preschool - Dogs
• Preschool - Farm Life
• Very Eric Carle Storytime Books

Books by Theme

• Bugs
• Bullying (Picture Books)
• Dinosaurs
• Ghosts and Monsters (Picture Books)
• Read From the Start
• Robots
• Sharks
• Wild Animals (Picture Books)