Children First provides services to families with low-incomes with children from 6 week old babies to 5 year olds. We serve 400 families throughout Sarasota County - including Venice and North Port.

Founded in 1961 as the Sarasota Day Nursery, we became a United Way agency in the 70's and the Head Start grantee for Sarasota County in 1994. In 2003, we were awarded the coveted Program of Achievement designation by the National Head Start Association.

We're growing and we need your help - please consider a gift through our online donation center.