Did you know? The Step Up to Quality rating requires all administrators, teachers and assistant teachers to complete 20 hours of approved professional development every two years.

Enrollment is officially open for the upcoming school year, and we have some incredibly exciting news to share! Starting this August, we are shifting our enrollment guidelines to ensure that every single child in our partner preschool classrooms is set up for success.

On June 9, twenty Scholars were celebrated for receiving their certification or degree in early childhood education in 2026.

Every child deserves a great start in school, but some face bigger challenges than others.

The Passport to Kindergarten program finished its year with a celebration at Five Rivers Metroparks Wegerzyn Gardens. The event is an evening to celebrate the children, their families, the teachers and partners who have made early literacy a priority in their classrooms and homes.

We are currently looking for additional Ambassadors to join the program.

The Professional Learning Community poster sessions were a celebration of collaborative learning and classroom innovation. Teachers and administrators brought their learning to life in unique and engaging ways — through colorful posters, interactive slide decks, storybook-style presentations, and even a tree-themed display complete with clever puns about growth and learning. Administrators, colleagues, Preschool Promise team members and funders had the opportunity to walk thr

550 local leaders spent their day thinking about how AI can be used to improve early education while centering the importance of relational intelligence and the human touch.

Why a sensory room? A sensory room for preschoolers is vital for self-regulation, providing a safe space to de-escalate, reduce anxiety, and manage sensory overload

The April Book, Not A Box, is an excellent books for preschoolers and their imagination

Honoring a movement rooted in equity and representation

Several Preschool Promise team members joined partners from across the state at the 2026 Ohio Child Care Policy Summit, hosted by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.

With the primaries behind us, we are looking ahead to the General Election in November. The Gubernatorial race will be a central focus.

With half of the Dayton area’s Little Free Libraries managed by Preschool Promise, we are making sure high-quality books are always within reach. Plus, meet the local author helping our children see the 'fascinating amazingness' of diversity.

From breathing icons to designated safe places, see how Lead Teacher Vanesha Keith is using trauma-informed care to help toddlers at Dayton Christian Center master self-regulation and thrive.

Only 60% of Montgomery County children on Medicaid receive their recommended checkups. Discover how our new partnership used 'Play Kits' to help connect families to learning about well-child visits.

Kayleigh Boyed is a senior at The Ohio State University at Lima, where she is majoring in Child and Youth Studies with a Specialization in Creative Pedagogies in Education.

Applying for Preschool and support services used to be a headache for families. Learn how our new centralized Common App is connecting Montgomery County parents to Head Start, Help Me Grow, and more in minutes

At the 2025 Readiness Summit, Debbie Feldman, President and CEO of Dayton Children’s Hospital, introduced a new community initiative, Be Ready by 5.

Please ensure your voice is head by nothing these critical dates: April 6th: Voter Registration May 5: Primary Election Day