Early childcare education campaign launches in hopes of preventing Virginia funding from stopping
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A change in the early childcare education system could affect thousands of Virginians and has prompted advocates to launch the "Gotta Have Childcare" campaign. The campaign, launching Monday, Dec. 9, wants Virginia to not only put more money towards early childhood education, but also to ensure the state keeps doing so. The campaign said Virginia’s made great steps in the past few years by investing in early childhood education, but that could be coming to a halt in a few months. Organizers said temporary funding is set to end in the coming months and without further action, tens of thousands of children and families will lose access to the care they need. As of last year, there were more than 10,000 children on waiting lists for childcare. PREVIOUSLY: Governor Youngkin to address early childcare and education in new plan for Virginia In response, they're launching the "Gotta Have Childcare" campaign Monday at 12:30 p.m. at the Virginia General Assembly Building, 201 N 9th Street, in the House Briefing Room. The event will feature numerous speakers, including Sen. Louise Lucas (R), Del. Carrie Coyner (R) and concerned parents. The Virginia Department of Education currently has programs focused on preparing children for kindergarten and beyond. The state has only been overseeing the early education system since 2021.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A change in the early childcare education system could affect thousands of Virginians and has prompted advocates to launch the "Gotta Have Childcare" campaign.
The campaign, launching Monday, Dec. 9, wants Virginia to not only put more money towards early childhood education, but also to ensure the state keeps doing so.
The campaign said Virginia’s made great steps in the past few years by investing in early childhood education, but that could be coming to a halt in a few months.
Organizers said temporary funding is set to end in the coming months and without further action, tens of thousands of children and families will lose access to the care they need. As of last year, there were more than 10,000 children on waiting lists for childcare.
PREVIOUSLY: Governor Youngkin to address early childcare and education in new plan for Virginia
In response, they're launching the "Gotta Have Childcare" campaign Monday at 12:30 p.m. at the Virginia General Assembly Building, 201 N 9th Street, in the House Briefing Room. The event will feature numerous speakers, including Sen. Louise Lucas (R), Del. Carrie Coyner (R) and concerned parents.
The Virginia Department of Education currently has programs focused on preparing children for kindergarten and beyond. The state has only been overseeing the early education system since 2021.
