Early Childhood

Guests are Kate Robinson of Everbloom Montessori, Pastor Banza Mukalay, of Restoration Community Church and in-home childcare business owner, and Allison McCulley of Together West Michigan

We speak with Kate Robinson of Everbloom Montessori, Pastor Banza Mukalay, of Restoration Community Church and in-home childcare business owner, and Allison McCulley of Together West Michigan

Local and state news: Ready by Five, Ottawa Co. parks, Ronald McDonald House West Michigan, recount legislation, a capitol pizza party and more. Featured interview: New movies this weekend

Ready by Five supports programs for expectant parents, screenings for developmental issues, child therapy, and play-and-learn groups

Our guests are Erica Willard, Executive Director for the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children, and Dick Bulkowski, Executive Director, of Steepletown Neighborhood Services.

We talk with Karissa Monzo, Family Support Navigator, and Blakelee Dunkelberg, Public Relations Specialist, from Family Futures

We talk to Jack Elsey, founder of the Michigan Educator Workshop Initiative.

Steepletown’s primary focus is on developing the work readiness skills of young adults who have significant life challenges and/or barriers to becoming employed.

A group of state officials and business leaders is calling for more investment in a statewide child care program with a unique funding model.

Our guest is Jenn Harrod, Client Services Manager, Health Net of West Michigan