Tempe PRE

COVID-19 is surging again. The best protection for you and your family is the COVID-19 vaccine. Don't wait. Text your zip code to 438829 to find the closest vaccination site and get free child care and a ride there. Or attend one of Tempe's free rapid test and vaccination clinics starting today at Jaycee Park, 4 - 6 p.m.

Join the City of Tempe and ASU for our live Vaccine 411 event Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. We will explore some of the myths surrounding the vaccine, learn what researchers at ASU are doing to stop the spread of the virus and offer ways you can keep yourself and your family healthy.
Get expert answers to your questions about how COVID-19 vaccines work, how effective they are and what science is discovering about the virus. Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/521029809179129?ref=newsfeed

Happy first day of school! We were thrilled to see so many families on Meet the Teacher Night and can't wait to dive into the new school year with our young learners!🍎

A is for....assistance. As in child care assistance funds. We're excited to now accept DES subsidies and encourage ALL Tempe PRE parents who qualified for free tuition to apply for DES before the beginning of the school year. Learn more: tempe.gov/TempePRE

Registration for in-person August classes opens today. Don't miss out on the fun!

Thrive to Five Do you enjoy Thrive to Five classes, but want to explore other free classes from different family resource centers? If so, fill out a form below to request information about other local family...

Summer safety: Do you know the ABCs of water safety? Adult supervision. Barriers. Classes - CPR, swim lessons, first aid. Get all the details: tempe.gov/safesummer.

Did you know Tempe PRE now accepts DES child care assistance funds? We encourage ALL Tempe PRE parents who qualified for free tuition to apply for DES subsidies before the beginning of the school year. Get all the details: tempe.gov/TempePRE

Are you signed up for summer reading at the Tempe library? Register, read, win!

Summer Reading Program Info

Celebrate Christmas in July and help those in need in our community at the same time!

Santa is coming to Tempe! He’ll be at Great Harvest Bread Co, vaccinated and ready to see all the boys and girls again. Celebrate Christmas in July by bringing helping the Salvation Army Food Bank, Tempe Community Action Agency and yourself! This week, bring three or more canned or boxed food items to donate and Great Harvest will give you free goodies or a loaf of Honey Whole Wheat bread. The whole store will be decorated for Christmas and Santa Claus himself will be there on Saturday, July 24 from 9 a.m. until noon. Listen to some carols, pick up your favorite holiday treats and feel good about helping others. https://www.tempegreatharvest.com/

Summer safety: Keep your family safe and hydrated this summer.
**Drink plenty of water during the day and at night.
**Do your outdoor activities as early as possible and when done, drink water to rehydrate.
**If you are out on a hike, run or other activity, turn around and go back before your water is half gone.
Are you able to donate bottled water to those in need in our community? We are offering a free pool pass for donations of one or more cases (24 bottles minimum) of water. Details: tempe.gov/HeatRelief.

Here's news to love: Tempe PRE is now accepting DES childcare assistance funds for our preschool program. We encourage ALL Tempe PRE parents who qualified for free tuition to apply for DES before the beginning of the school year. Get all the details: tempe.gov/TempePRE

Free diapers: Attend 3 Thrive to Five in-person classes, and receive a sleeve of diapers for your 0-5 year old child! ​Learn more: thrivetofive.org