by Angela Duran | Jun 1, 2022 | E8 Communities, Education
When American Rescue Plan Funds arrived, Debbie Mize, director of Child Care Aware of Northcentral Arkansas, knew the best way to invest it in Conway County would be to increase the number of quality child care options. The Conway County E8 Community spearheaded a...
by admin | Nov 29, 2021 | Education, Family
The child care industry is critical to our economy’s success. It helps parents enter and remain in the workforce. And it supports caregivers who decide to seek additional education or job training. Even before COVID-19, early care and education providers were...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Oct 18, 2021 | Education, Family, Health
Whether teaching positive parenting skills or helping caregivers secure child care, the Arkansas Home Visiting Network (AHVN) is focused on providing quality, evidence-based services to help families during pregnancy and until their kids enter kindergarten. Tyra...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Sep 21, 2021 | E8 Communities, Education
Photo courtesy of Cedar Ridge School District. How can we measure children’s development? We must rely on insight from those closest to them. Throughout the school year, teachers have the opportunity to witness key facets of students’ cognitive, emotional, physical,...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Sep 20, 2021 | Education, Family, Health
When does learning begin? For decades, kindergarten was viewed as the cornerstone of children’s educational and real-world success. But research now consistently shows brain development happens much earlier. In fact, it starts at birth. According to the American...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Jul 19, 2021 | Education
If quality child care costs more than most families can afford, why is the child care market not financially stable? When developing a budget or business plan, a child care center must consider the iron triangle: full enrollment, revenue that covers per-child expenses...
