Early Childhood

Plans consolidate the district’s elementary schools into three buildings and prepare the rest for other uses

Parents at a Rockford elementary school are set to learn more Wednesday about plans to move their students and turn the building into an early childhood center

About 40 early childhood professionals gathered today for First Steps Kent’s latest Vision Forward seminar

Child advocates met in Grand Rapids to discuss how upcoming administration changes in the state and nation may impact issues of early childhood programs and policies

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