Nearly 600 people attended the 16th Annual Readiness Summit on Friday, March 7 at Sinclair Conference Center. We welcomed two keynote speakers, Darneshia Allen from ZERO TO THREE, and Dr. Jack Shonkoff from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. We learned from their collective years of experience as leaders in the early childhood field, as they challenged us to consider different ways of centering families, and new ways of using the science of early chil

Our march play kit gave children opportunities to act like the doctor or imagine a doctor's visit. Learning Through Play Preschool Promise is creating fun and educational activities that encourage learning outside of the classroom and promote connection between children and families. We’d like to invite you to help us by being one of our Partners in Play! What does being a Partner in Play entail? Previous partners, which have included Muse Machine, Dayton Children’s and the

Play on Purpose spots are now at each Dayton Metro library branch!

Dayton is considered a book desert, areas where residents, particularly children, have limited access to books and literacy resources. To help bridge this gap, Preschool Promise services and regularly fills 25 Little Free Libraries  throughout the community, ensuring that children can discover and enjoy books at no cost. These libraries serve as a vital resource, particularly in neighborhoods where books are scarce, helping to nurture literacy skills and a lifelong love of le

Our winter play kit, in collaboration with Dayton Children's Hospital, celebrates health and wellness! As preschoolers get ready for Kindergarten, a well-child visit is a great way to check in with their doctor to track growth, discuss milestones, and more! The Play Kit features tools you might see at a regular check-up, as well as learning about the body.  The contents, including a stethoscope, gauze and growth chart will allow kiddos to practice their own medical skills and

Advocacy Days give team members the oppotunity to highlight the importance of equitable access to quality early childhood education.

Little Read Literacy Nights    Hertia Mims, Family Connection Manager and the Ready to Read team welcomed more than 50 children from Fairview PK-6, On Purpose Academy, Dayton Christian and West Park Academy for a fun-filled night of learning. Children and their families read the Preschool Promise Book-of-the-Month, enjoyed themed activities based on the early literacy pillars of Talk, Read, Write, Sing and Play, and received a delicious meal to share at home.  In February, we

Making Connections: Child + School+ Community

Special thanks for PNC Foundation for sponsoring Passport to Kindergarten through their Grow up Great Initiative

Counting and Measuring Early math helps children look for patterns and build counting skills as well. Shapes, counting and having number...

Ready to Read Hosts Bedtime Stories at the Boonshoft in Partnership with Omega CDC Hope Zone On December 19, 2024, the Ready to Read...

The Ready to Read Program is a professional development initiative designed to support teachers in their instruction in language & literacy.

All families with young children residing in the Hope Zone are invited to attend the Literacy Nights

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Did you know that talking is one of the most effective ways to build pre-reading skills in children? Engaging kids in conversation helps...

Something magical happens when families come together to share, listen and dream together.

Our Scholars program is excited to announce a partnership with Youthworks and Montgomery County.

L-R: Preschool Promise Team Members Maria Rao, Dr. Tennille Love, Robyn Lightcap and Erika Ward with Key Bank Foundation representatives...

19-year veteran teacher Victoria emphasies value of teamwork in creating enriching learning experiences for the youngest learners

We are grateful to the Charles D. Berry Foundation for supporting our Birth to 3 programs.