Welcome to PlayReadVIP, parents!

PlayReadVIP is a free program for parents of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who are receiving pediatric care at one of our locations.  At PLayReadVIP, you get to have fun with your child while helping them learn!

How does it work?

PlayReadVIP is designed to be convenient for you. 

You get a free PlayReadVIP session at every one of your son or daughter's well-child doctor visits. This can happen before your child sees the doctor (while you wait) or after your child sees the doctor.

At each  session, you will:
- Have one-on-one time with a PlayReadVIP Coach
- Get a free toy or book to take home
- Get to play with your child while creating a video together  
- Get a copy of your video to keep, so you can watch it at home and share it with your child and family!

Each video that you create becomes a wonderful keepsake and memory of your child at each age.  As you continue to do sessions, you will build a collection of videos of your child's growth that you can watch together for years to come!

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Resources for Parents

Reach Out and Read
Reach Out and Read is a nonprofit organization that promotes early literacy and reading.

← Click the logo for book lists, virtual readings, and other reading resources.

City's First Readers
City's First Readers is an initiative of the New York City Council, which is made up of a group of partners (including VIP) providing resources and services to parents all over NYC.

← Click the logo for events, book recommendations, parenting tips, and more.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC, the national public health agency of the United States, provides a detailed list of developmental milestones by age to guide you on your child's development from ages 0-5.

​← Click the logo for a list of developmental milestones by age.

Healthy Children (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Healthy Children is a resource from the AAP which provides parents with many tools and resources for parenting, children's health, and much more information.

← Click the logo to visit the Healthy Children website to learn more.

Zero to Three
Zero to Three provides parents and professionals with the knowledge to nurture early development in children ages 0-3.

← Click the logo to explore their resources for promoting your child's growth and development.