Want to learn more about the latest federal child care proposal by Senator Kaine and Senator Murray? 

Call on Senate leaders to make child care a top priority in the reconciliation process. You can use our digital toolkit to share across social media AND send a message today!

Join the OEC — along with All Our Kin, SEIU, CERCEL and the Early Childhood Alliance – on June 16 at 6:30pm for a webinar about rates for family child care educators. Commissioner Bye and her team will present drafts of the:

• Latest Market Rate Survey
• Narrow Cost Analysis, required for the 1st time by the Federal Government, and
• An Early Educator Compensation Scale requested by the General Assembly.



You’ll have an opportunity to review and comment on how these documents can be used to advocate for better family child care rates in the long-term. Spanish interpretation will be provided. 

June 21

Healing Together 

In light of recent events, Hanifa Washington will hold space for educators to join together for a moment to grieve, share, connect and find solace. This healing space was originally scheduled for June 7 and was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize to all those in attendance for any inconvenience this caused, and hope you will join us on June 21. 

Virtual

Tuesday, June 21

7:00 p.m.

June 27

Educator Panel: Fostering a Love for Learning. 

Family child care educators play an essential role in educating young children and helping them to develop a love of learning that will last a lifetime. Join us for our last panel of the school year, as we explore the strategies educators use to foster curiosity, wonder, intuition, inquiry, excitement, and creativity amongst our earliest learners.

Virtual

Monday, June 27

6:00 p.m.

In response to changing pandemic conditions, OEC issued updated guidance on COVID-19. 

Calling all early childhood educators! Deadline to apply for the Commission on Professional Excellence in Early Childhood Education has been extended to June 17. Take part in this opportunity to develop and advance the framework for a unified, equitable early childhood system.

WATCH: In case you missed it, check out last week’s national webinar on Federal Funding for home-based educators. All Our Kin and partner organizations discussed the newest Senate proposal and how it impacts family child care.