Families with children who are prenatal to 5 years old receive a visit in their home every week or two. Home-based educators respect parents, and other caregivers, and help them to be the first and most important teachers of their children. Each visit includes: age-specific information about parenting issues and child development, and an educational activity between the parent and the child that is often adapted to emphasize the local culture and language.

Home-based parents are invited to a group meeting at least once a month. They hear speakers; make books and toys for their children that often include the local culture and language, do parent-child activities, and get to know the school-based FACE staff, and learn to feel good about being at the school.

Children’s developmental progress is checked two times a year. Parents are included in this look at their child’s development, because they know their child best. Once a year each child’s hearing and vision is checked. The home-based educator also makes sure that parents have gotten all of the necessary immunizations for their child.

If learning or health problems are found, home-based educators help the family get additional services so the child will be able to reach their full potential.

While the children are receiving their educational services, the parents are busy working toward their own learning goals in several areas: education, employment, and personal and family life. Parents often want more knowledge of their culture and language so they can share this knowledge with their children. They also want to learn how to use computers for their careers or to obtain a job, so technology skills are a major focus in the classroom.

The educational program for the 3 to 5 year old children focuses on literacy development, particularly prereading skills, like letter identification, the sound and letter connections, vocabulary development and learning to love books, stories and language. Children also learn how to work together, make wise choices, solve problems, follow directions, and many other skills that will help them be good students. The native culture and language are essential components of the learning environment, teaching practices and curriculum.

Parents learn how to help their children in school. Lessons are often designed to develop knowledge of native culture and language. They gain knowledge about effective family life, child development and how to help their family be healthy. Parents learn about other services offered throughout the community that can help them achieve their goals.

Everyday parents and children work and play together in the children's classroom for about an hour. The parents support and participate in their children's play. Parents see how their children learn best and are able to work with them effectively. The teachers are present to provide support and demonstrate effective teaching strategies. The teachers also read to the group and provide ideas that will help children learn at home.