Children First Employee Directory
Primary/Secondary EducationFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
Children First is a mid-sized nonprofit based in Sarasota, Florida, operating in the primary and secondary education space with a comprehensive approach to development, education, health, and well-being to strengthen children and families. Its model emphasizes multi-generational engagement to support early learning and family development within the community. The organization has earned national recognition as a Head Start Program of Excellence, designated five times, and its expansion now serves more than 1,000 children and families daily under the leadership of CEO Philip Tavill, who has stewarded the organization for 30 years. In 2026, it marked its 65th anniversary, reflecting long-standing community involvement and program continuity.