FirstSpark

FirstSpark FirstSpark, formerly SBVP, is dedicated to achieving quality early childhood education for all.

☀️ Summer is here!Longer days mean more opportunities for outdoor play, exploration, and memory-making with little ones....
06/21/2026

☀️ Summer is here!

Longer days mean more opportunities for outdoor play, exploration, and memory-making with little ones.

Whether it’s sidewalk chalk, storytime outside, or nature walks, learning can happen everywhere. 🌼

❤️🖤💚 JuneteenthHonoring Freedom & ReflectionCaption:Today we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, resilience, cult...
06/19/2026

❤️🖤💚 Juneteenth
Honoring Freedom & Reflection

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Today we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, resilience, culture, and progress.

As we reflect on history, we also look toward a future rooted in equity, opportunity, and belonging for all children and families.

👀 Are you passionate about supporting quality interactions for young children?Join us for an upcoming CLASS Observer Int...
06/18/2026

👀 Are you passionate about supporting quality interactions for young children?

Join us for an upcoming CLASS Observer Interest Session and learn how you can help elevate early childhood education by promoting meaningful teacher-child interactions across Virginia.

Whether you’re already certified or interested in becoming a CLASS Observer, we’d love to connect with you!

📅 Upcoming Sessions:
• June 23, 2026 | 10:00 AM
• July 1, 2026 | 1:00 PM

Register today: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019e02f6200b7c67977e5cbf2c898cb5

🧠 Early experiences matter more than we often realize.From loving relationships to playful learning moments, the first y...
06/16/2026

🧠 Early experiences matter more than we often realize.

From loving relationships to playful learning moments, the first years help build the foundation for lifelong growth.

💛 Today we celebrate children everywhere—their curiosity, creativity, and limitless potential.Every child deserves the o...
06/14/2026

💛 Today we celebrate children everywhere—their curiosity, creativity, and limitless potential.

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, feel safe, and thrive.

Little hands want to help!Let your child:• Try dressing themselves• Help with simple tasks like cleaning up toys• Make s...
06/12/2026

Little hands want to help!

Let your child:
• Try dressing themselves
• Help with simple tasks like cleaning up toys
• Make small choices (“red cup or blue cup?”)

These moments build confidence and problem-solving skills.

🌈 Play is more than fun—it’s how children learn best.Through play, children build creativity, confidence, language, prob...
06/11/2026

🌈 Play is more than fun—it’s how children learn best.

Through play, children build creativity, confidence, language, problem-solving skills, and social-emotional development.

Today we celebrate the power of play in every child’s life. 💛

Parents and Child Care Providers — don’t miss this opportunity!FirstSpark is hosting 1‑hour virtual Community Discussion...
06/08/2026

Parents and Child Care Providers — don’t miss this opportunity!

FirstSpark is hosting 1‑hour virtual Community Discussion Groups to help develop real solutions that reduce barriers to child care in the Chesapeake Bay region. Your story matters. By sharing your experience finding or providing child care, you can help improve access for families and providers across your community.

The first 50 participants will also be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card (pretax and fees) — register now to be part of this exclusive opportunity!

Why Your Voice Matters
FirstSpark is gathering real experiences from families and licensed child care providers.

Tell us:
Where did your child care journey begin
What challenges you faced
What would make things better for families and providers
Your insight helps shape meaningful, community‑driven solutions.

Provider Focus Groups
Open to child care providers serving children age 5 or younger June 9 • 1–2 PM June 18 • 6–7 PM (Please attend one session)
Provider Registration: https://forms.gle/iArThLSZbpQBsH6z9

Address

11832 Canon Boulevard
Newport News, VA
23606

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17572402731

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