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.

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.

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.

February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the leadership, advocacy, and enduring contributions of Black Americans. As children’s advocate Marian Wright Edelman reminds us, “The question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child; it is whether we can afford not to.” Caring for and investing in young children, particularly those historically underserved, is foundational to a more just and thriving future. We chose, "Mae Among the Stars," a children's pi

The stage is set. 600 attendees have registered to learn from Keynote Speaker Isabelle C. Hau who has spent her career at the intersection of learning, innovation, and impact. Hau leads philanthropic investments in global education, advises AI companies, and is directing one of the most future-facing education initiatives in the world:The Stanford Accelerator for Learning. ​Isabelle doesn’t just talk about the future of learning, she helps build it, connecting cutting-edge sc

Mia Morton Hubbard, is a communication professor at Sinclair Community College. She’s also the author of our February book of the month, Black Is . “One of the reasons for having a book like this is to help my students, help the community, and help the world to realize that black is beautiful. And whether or not you are a person of color, it offers this increase of good self-esteem, a window for you to see the fascinating, amazingness of diversity,” said Hubbard. Hubbard hope

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