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

Our heartfelt thanks to the PNC Foundation for sponsoring Passport to Kindergarten through their Grow Up Great Initiative, which helps prepare children from birth to age five for success in school and life.

The Ready to Read program is a two-pronged approach: while the teaching cohort sharpens classroom instruction, Tiarra Williams and Hertia Mims work alongside families through the Family Connection piece.

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.

Since her arrival, our social media presence has seen remarkable growth. Aluré thrives on the creative challenge of telling our story, capturing the voice of Preschool Promise’s programs, and creating content both meaningful and click-worthy.

Preschool Promise's dedication to education does not stop with our teachers and the families we serve. Growing as professionals also means growing as leaders in the community. That’s why we actively support our team members in pursuing opportunities that expand their skills, strengthen their leadership and create lasting impact in the Dayton region. Two members of our Education department are excellent examples of this commitment to professional development: Latoria Marcellus

100+ community partners and funders took part in our simulation called, "Experience the Promise"

The Preschool Promise team has traveled around the county with the start of a new school year Kickoffs! With 125+ partner providers,...

We’re thrilled to share that Robyn Lightcap has been selected as a 2025 Women Who Mean Business honoree by the Dayton Business Journal ! These prestigious award recognizes women leaders who are making a lasting and meaningful impact in the Dayton business community.When the selection committee considered the remarkable contributions Robyn has made, her visionary leadership stood out. Recognizing a critical need in our community, Robyn founded Preschool Promise, Inc. , a Dayt

This past year, our Ready to Read program, in partnership with Omega CDC, hosted a series of Literacy Nights for families living in the Hope Zone area of Dayton. These evening events created special moments for many, but we also heard from families who needed more flexible options. So we asked, What would an ideal weekend event look like? Answer: An afternoon at a Dayton Dragons game. We planned for everything: cheerful volunteers greeted each family with cinch bags containi

18 high school students from 10 local high schools have completed their summer internship at preschool promise providers.

Dayton Daily News shares the exciting news of a Outdoor Playground and Learning Lab

As summer continues, we’re encouraging families to keep their children learning through Dayton Metro Library’s Kindergarten Club . This program is designed for children entering kindergarten in the fall and provides engaging activities to prepare them for this important milestone. Caregivers also receive tips, early literacy resources, and strategies to support their children’s success. Learn more about the Kindergarten Club on Dayton Metro Library’s website.

46 Scholars who completed their degree and or creditional in 2024 and 2025 were honored at our first recognition banquet on June 9th.

50 local advocates board a bus at Preschool Promise offices, heading to the Ohio Statehouse to Join in Groundwork Ohio's Working Families Rally.

We know our early education professionals manage a lot every day and we wanted to give them the opportunity to have fun together as we recognize their hard work. Preschool Promise turned the Eichelberger Pavilion at Carillon Park into a 3-ring circus with support from PNC Bank, Dayton Children’s and Learn to Earn Dayton . 200+ teachers and administrators joined our team and enjoyed an evening of carnival games, circus performers and food stations. Attendees played carnival-s

Participating teachers will be continuing their study through a year-long professional development as part of our EIR grant.

The Spring Play Kit arrived in families' homes last week, with a focus on problem-solving. Kiddos are naturally creative and can come up with all sorts of solutions to problems, but they may need some coaching to do so. Problems can be simple, like finding ways to stick velcro together, or can be more complex, like finding the words to ask for help. Problem-solving skills help build grit and persistence, and give opportunities for imaginative play as well.

Be Ready By 5 connects families to resources in Montgomery County, Ohio, that help prepare children age 0-5 for success in Kindergarten and beyond.

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