Early Learning and Development

The Early Learning and Development Working Group partners with child-care providers to enhance early learning programs for children.

• Prioritize early childhood workforce development and wage increases to ensure centers have a strong workforce available.
  • Check out our infographic.
• Explore options for philanthropic, business and other community supports for childcare systems and “family friendly” practices.
  •  Our Family-Friendly Business Toolkit provides businesses with ideas, knowledge and resources to advance early childhood outcomes while supporting one of their most valuable assets--their employees. Download the toolkit.
  • A Guide to How the Business Community Can Engage in Childcare – US Chamber of Commerce Foundation

• Promote a professional development and education hub so child-care providers can easily find training opportunities.
• Expand newly piloted Hampton Roads Shared Services model to help child-care providers work together and strengthen their businesses.
  • Hampton Roads Shared Services Alliance Infographic - This two-page flier provides compelling data related to the shared services model here in Hampton Roads
• Increase regional utilization of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in child care centers and day home care settings.
• Establish resources and guidance for early childhood education directors and teachers when it comes to healthy social and emotional development.
  • Mental Health Well-Being Support for Directors
  • Early Childhood Marketplace Fact Sheet - Affordable and accessible coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.