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.

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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Breakout sessions will highlight AI in educational settings and as thought partners for organizations

the art show marks the second event in the Passport Year

What does it mean to be ready for Kindergarten? Being ready by 5 means a child meets specific developmental, health, wellness, and learning milestones that will help them succeed in Kindergarten and beyond. Over 2,200 Preschool Promise children have just received their first Play Kit of the school year, highlighting Counting and Measuring. Did you know? Looking for shapes and patterns, counting, and using tools to measure all build key skills for math and science. For more i

Families, including those enrolled in our public school partners, now must apply for all childcare subsidies through the Ohio Benefits Portal. This transition has complicated processes for all of our providers, but most significantly for our families enrolling in our public school partners. Funding that used to be determined by the districts themselves is now being determined by caseworkers at the Job & Family Services (JFS) offices. As a result, many families are attending u

We have a big goal to increase the number and percentage of children attending preschool to 90% or more. National research shows that children must attend at least 90% of scheduled program hours at school to ensure they benefit from the teaching and learning that takes place in the classroom.

In October, the Administrators of the five sites selected to participate in the Therapeutic Child Care Grant came together for their first professional development cohort meeting. Facilitated by the Montgomery County Educational Service Center, participants received a copy of Dr. Bruce Perry’s book, “What Happened to You?” that he co-wrote with Oprah Winfrey. They began learning about Trauma-informed care for all students at their site and will meet monthly to discuss what th

Preschool Promise’s Empowerment Ambassador Programs—Black Girl Genius and Black Boy Brilliance—were created to ensure that young children, particularly Black children, experience culturally affirming, identity-building learning environments.

Recently, Robyn was surprised by representatives of the selection committee who came to Preschool Promise offices to announce her as a member of the 2026 Class of influencers.

Participating teachers will be encouraged to look more deeply into classroom dynamics, recognizing patterns or barriers that might otherwise go unseen.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a reading program for children to help build their literacy skills and love of reading.

This year’s cohort includes 27 classrooms across 5 Preschool Promise providers within the Hope Zone. Each participating teacher will receive customized 1:1 coaching through the school year, ensuring personalized support and practical strategies.