Spot Light:

Congratulations to L. Robert Bolling of ChildSavers, for his work and dedication to Black Philanthropy in RVA! He was awarded the Giving Black Legacy and Ingenuity Award by the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond.

Congratulations to Brad Armstrong for his BRAVO Award from the Chesterfield Education Foundation recognizing outstanding professional and community achievements of Chesterfield County Public Schools’ alumni.

Record number of VA children attend public preschool this fall 

The best child care option may be right under your nose. More Americans rely on home-based care than center-based, so why is it so hard to access? 

For the Public Good: Child care as economic development 

Longer recess, stronger child development

How to talk to your child about their mental health 

An oral history of early childhood educators during the pandemic - a providers story 

5 top takeaways from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce TalentForward child care webinar 

Do you compost? Use these tips to get the most out of yours 

How to design a garden to attract pollinators 

6 garden varieties for every type of homeowner 

5 reasons to grow a chicken garden and what to plant 

Labor Day: Free Lewis Ginter Garden Admission! On Monday, Sept. 6, the Garden invites the community to enjoy Genworth Free Community Day from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. See details and plan your visit.   

Family fun at VA state parks 

Inspired ideas to start birding with kids 

40 fun family games that don’t cost a dime