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Child care isn’t just a family issue — it’s a workforce solution
April 22, 2025
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Cardinal News
Microporous has plans to soon announce the first phase of our Child Care Initiative, a program which will offer grants to help address regional child care needs.
New Bipartisan Poll Demonstrates Virginians View Quality Early Childhood Options as Critical to The State’s Economic Success
March 31, 2025
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VECF
Policies to Increase Access to Child Care Earn Support from Nearly 9 in 10 Voters Across the Political Spectrum in Virginia.
What parts of Virginia are most in favor of increasing access to child care? Rural areas.
March 31, 2025
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Cardinal News
The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation recently commissioned a poll to gauge voters’ views on the need for more and better child care.
Kindergarten registration open for Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico Schools
February 18, 2025
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WRIC ABC 8News
Parents of rising kindergarteners in Central Virginia can now register their children for the 2025-2026 school year. Enrollment is officially open in Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico, with each county offering different registration processes.
Intentional daily interactions with children are the focus of VPM’s new 90by5 messaging campaign
February 18, 2025
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VPM
Did you know that 90% of a child's brain develops by the age of 5? This is why it’s so important for children to have early, positive interactions that make a lasting difference in their lives. VPM is excited to partner with the Robins Foundation and Thrive Birth to Five to launch a new initiative that stresses the importance and value of a child’s earliest days of learning for overall family wellbeing.
Virginia Department of Education Provider Resources (opens in new window)
Access resources for providers from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
Virginia’s Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) (opens in new window)
The Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) are a reference to help caregivers and educators understand what most children are able to know and do, across different areas of development, by a given age.
ECE Resource Hub (opens in new window)
Explore strategies, recommendations, and professional development resources to help you promote children’s development.
Virginia Shared Services Network (opens in new window)
Virginia Shared Services Network is a web-based platform open to all centers and family child care providers committed to affordable, quality early learning settings. It offers resources to help child care programs save time, save money, and increase quality.
Hiring and Onboarding Guide (opens in new window)
Child Care Aware's step-by-step guide to staffing your child care business.
Opening a Child Care Business in Virginia (opens in new window)
Child Care Aware's step-by-step guide to opening a child care business in Virginia.
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