Ready Kids East County Gallery

Programs and activities supporting Black and African American families.

Parent Group: Smith Family Farm Meetup

A smiling woman stands with four children outdoors on a sunny day. The children wear colorful shirts and appear happy. There are trees, shade, and other people in the background.
A smiling family of four poses outdoors in sunlight: an adult man and woman, a young boy in gray, and a baby in a front carrier. Trees and a red building are in the background.
A woman hugs and kisses a smiling baby sitting on a picnic table outdoors, with other people and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.
Two young children sit on saddles in a fall-themed setting with hay, pumpkins on barrels, dried corn stalks, and trees in the background. Both are smiling and wearing hoodies and jeans.
Four smiling people pose outdoors. One adult wears an orange pumpkin shirt, the others wear casual clothes. There are people sitting at picnic tables in the background under a wooden shelter. Its a sunny day.
Three young children in superhero costumes stand outside on a sunny day. One is dressed as Spiderman, another in a green costume, and the third in a red cape and cap, all interacting playfully.
A family of five sits in front of a Welcome to Smith Family Farm sign, surrounded by hay, pumpkins, and autumn decorations with scarecrows and sunflowers.
Three smiling children with colorful face paint pose outdoors on a sunny day. The background shows a man walking, a tree, portable toilets, and a gravel path. One child holds a stuffed animal.

Anti-Bias Anti-Racist training series for providers and educators based in East County

A woman stands and presents to a group seated at tables in a classroom. A TV shows a child with a toy. Theres a decorative tree on the wall and snacks on the tables.
A group of people sit around a large U-shaped table in a conference room, engaged in discussion or activities, with food and drinks on the tables.
A group of women sit around tables in a meeting room, eating and listening to a woman standing and speaking. Mission and vision statements are displayed on the wall behind them.
Four women stand around a table covered with colorful items and fabrics, engaging in conversation in a bright room with large windows and office chairs in the background.
A woman stands next to a table covered with toys, dolls, books, and games, all arranged on a gold tablecloth. She gestures while speaking. A partial photo hangs on the wall behind her.
A group of people stands around a table with snacks, fruit, and clothing items in a brightly lit room, appearing to have a discussion or meeting.

Week of the Young Child, East County First 5 Center

A man in black clothing speaks into a headset and holds up a small object to a group of children and adults sitting on the floor, watching him with excitement in a colorful, decorated room.
A woman in a maroon shirt speaks with a mother holding her young child in a brightly lit room with green walls and a table in the background.
An adult and a child sit at a table; the child colors a bee drawing while the adult cuts paper. Art supplies and a broom are nearby, and sunlight streams through the window.
A man wearing black holds a large yellow snake around his neck, gesturing with his arm. Children sit on the floor watching, with one child holding a Pikachu plush toy.
Adults and children gather around small tables in a brightly lit classroom with large windows, engaging in activities together. Colorful chairs and classroom decorations are visible.
Three smiling people stand behind a table with informational materials, pens, and baskets, in front of a wall covered with colorful flyers and posters promoting community resources.
An adult peels an orange at a table while a young child sits across, watching. The setting appears to be a classroom or daycare with toys and supplies in the background.
A woman holds a child who points at items on a table while another woman wearing a mask hands out toys. Other children and adults are visible in the background of the brightly lit room.

Parent Group: Lindsey Wildlife Experience

A woman in a light blue dress and a young boy in a red jacket sit smiling on a wooden bench outdoors, with green leaves and a metal fence in the background.
Four people sit outside on a bench: two young girls in bright pink coats, an older girl with long red braids, and a woman in a gray sweatshirt with a red car design. Sunlight filters through trees above them.
Four women smiling outside on a sunny day in a park. One wears a BOYMOM hoodie and headwrap, another has sunglasses and a headwrap, and the other two wear colorful outfits. Trees and grass are visible in the background.
Two young children are crawling inside a blue, perforated tunnel at a playground, smiling and looking toward the camera. Bright sunlight creates patterns on their hair and faces.
A group of people sit on benches in a museum, listening to a presenter who is holding an animal. Several audience members, including children, have their hands raised to ask questions.

To learn more about our Ready Kids East County programs and activities, contact Jessica Keener, Program Coordinator, at jkeener@first5coco.org