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BASECamp wrapped up another amazing year with a glowing celebration! ✨

Our campers celebrated in style with a "Glow in the Dark" themed party featuring games, music, great food, face painting, and plenty of glow sticks. Each camper was also recognized with a special award, including the Leadership Award, Kindness Award, Perseverance Award, Helping Hand, and Homework Hero, celebrating the unique strengths they brought to our community this year.

As the lights went out, the glow party began, ending the year with lots of laughter, dancing, and fun memories.

We're so proud of all our campers and everything they've accomplished this year. Many will be joining us again this summer and returning to BASECamp next year. Congratulations to all, and here's to a summer full of adventure! 🌟

As we celebrate our little learners taking the next step to kindergarten, we're also proud to recognize some exciting milestones within our own community!

Congratulations to Chemika Hollis, Lead Teacher at Bayview, and Oreana Guthrie, Lead Teacher at Masonic, on earning their BAs in Early Childhood Education through EDvance College. Congratulations as well to Leo Figueroa, Family Support Specialist, on completing his MS in eLearning through California State University, East Bay.

We are so grateful for the dedication, hard work, and passion these staff members bring to supporting children and families every day. Join us in celebrating their achievements! 🎓✨

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Another amazing year with FCCHEN 💛

FACES’ Family Child Care Home Education Network (FCCHEN) is a community of nearly 40 licensed home-based childcare providers serving over 200 families across San Francisco each year. We are proud to foster strong partnerships between FCCHEN providers and FACES staff — in last year’s survey, 94% of providers reported a trusting relationship with our team.

Last weekend, staff and families gathered at Bayview to celebrate another wonderful year of learning, care, and community — and to cheer on our little ones as they head off to kindergarten! 🎓✨

Thank you to our providers, families, and staff for making FCCHEN such a special community. 💫

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💐 Happy Mother's Day from all of us at FACES! 💐

This Sunday, we're celebrating every mother, grandmother, stepmother, aunt, and mother-figure who shows up — day after day — with love, patience, and endless dedication. Raising curious, joyful, and thoughtful little ones in today's world is no small feat, and we see you. 💛

Thank you for every parent-teacher conference, every community event, every chaperoned field trip, and every piece of feedback that makes our programs better. Thank you for serving on our Parent Advisory Committees and for trusting us with the people you love most. 🌟

It is truly a privilege and an honor to be part of your village. Wishing you a beautiful, restful, well-deserved day! 🌸✨

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🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎

We are so deeply grateful for the extraordinary FACES teachers across our three centers, and our FCCHEN network of nearly 40 home-based providers. Every single day, these incredible educators show up with love, patience, and dedication to make sure each child feels seen, cared for, and celebrated for exactly who they are. 💛

In last year's parent survey, 99% of families said their child was happy and safe at FACES. That number doesn't happen by accident — it's a reflection of the heart and hard work that every one of our teachers pours into this work, every single day. 🌟

To our amazing team: thank you, thank you, thank you. You make everything possible. We are so lucky to have you. 🙏✨

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Earlier this week, we were honored to welcome the PNC team for a ribbon-cutting celebration of our brand-new nature yard — made possible through PNC's incredible generosity. Through their initiative, PNC has long been committed to helping children ages 0–5 thrive, and this nature yard is a beautiful reflection of that mission in action.

Our kiddos are already loving it! 🌱 This space was brought to life in partnership with , , and the Low-Income Investment Fund (LIIF) — and we are so grateful to everyone who helped plant these seeds for a lifetime of learning and growth.

Thank you, PNC, for investing in our children's futures. 💚

You're invited! 🌱 Join us Thursday, June 25th from 5:30 - 8:30 for our Rooted & Rising Celebration at the Urban School.

FACES' work is possible because of an incredible community of partners, families, and supporters — that includes you!

This event will be a chance to enjoy great food, connect with other FACES fans, play trivia and other games, and hear words of inspiration from our community. Secure your spot today — grab your tickets here! Hope to see you there! https://bit.ly/FACESrooted

We had an amazing time at the recent USF vs. Gonzaga game at the Chase Center! 🏀✨ A huge thank you to Golden State Warriors for the fantastic seats — we’re so grateful for the opportunity to be there. Congratulations to the Bulldogs on a big win over the Dons! 👏 And most of all, thank you to our incredible community partners who make experiences like this possible for our team. Moments like these truly mean so much. Go Warriors and Valkyries! 💙💛

As Black History Month comes to a close, FACES is celebrating with joy, movement, and deep appreciation for those who paved the way. ✨🖤

This week, our Bayview site hosted a beautiful Black History Month celebration featuring engaging readings and vibrant dance performances.

The event marked the culmination of a month filled with meaningful learning and creativity, including:
📚 Learning about Black leaders such as Barack Obama, Ida B. Wells, Benjamin Elijah Mays, and Booker T. Washington
🎨 Exploring the cultures of African countries — especially Ethiopia — through art
🎶 Listening and moving to music by Black artists, from African traditions to jazz to hip-hop
🖌️ Creating art inspired by renowned Black artists

We are proud to honor Black history, culture, and excellence — this month and all year long. Happy Black History Month to all! ✊🏾💛

This weekend, the FACES team was proud to be out in the community at the Summer Resource Fair! ☀️🎉

San Francisco’s annual fair connects families with enriching summer programs for children and youth in grades K–8 — and we were thrilled to share more about FACES’ Bayview After-School and Summer Enrichment Program (BASECamp). 🚀📚 Our program is packed with hands-on STEM activities, educational field trips, and plenty of outdoor exploration to keep kids curious, active, and inspired all summer long. 🌿🔬

FACES joined more than 100 incredible organizations working together to help families plan the best possible summer for their children. 💛

A big thank you to San Francisco Department of Children, Youth & Their Families, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, and the San Francisco Public Library for hosting such a wonderful event — and to all the partners offering amazing opportunities for San Francisco’s kids! 🙌✨