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August 10, 2026

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Kids Win Missouri today announced the fifth cohort of its ECE Leader Fellowship and the launch of a new Health Leader Fellowship pilot, bringing together a combined 43 advocates from across the state to advance early childhood and health equity at the Missouri State Capitol. ECE Leader Fellowship — Cohort 5 The ECE...

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Building Supply, Connecting Communities
July 22, 2026

Andrea brings decades of experience in early childhood education to our community, having founded and operated two licensed early childhood centers before turning her attention to a new venture: Curiosity Sparked. Alongside her professional background, she holds a bachelor’s degree in social science with an education concentration and is currently pursuing a master’s in Educational Technology...

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Building Supply, Connecting Communities
June 24, 2026

Based in Gladstone, Missouri, Keely Hawkins is passionate about early childhood education and fostering meaningful connections between children and the natural world. She has long dreamed of creating a nature-based learning environment for young children. Over the years, her dedication to educating young learners has grown alongside her passion for homeschooling her own children. When...

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June 10, 2026

American families continue to struggle to afford child care. In a 2026 national poll conducted on behalf of First Five Years Fund, 80% of voters said working parents’ ability to find and afford child care is in a “state of crisis” or a “major problem.” Without sufficient federal funding to fill the gap, some states are...

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Building Supply, Connecting Communities
May 7, 2026

In Rolla, MO, recent child care closures have created a significant gap for families in need of reliable care. In response, Kristina Mickelson is expanding her licensed in-home program into a group home setting to increase capacity and better serve her community. “Over the past year, our community has experienced the closure of three daycare...

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Building Supply, Connecting Communities
May 7, 2026

In Springfield, Kids Inn Child Care Center is taking an important step toward expanding access to quality child care for local families. Led by Christina Ford and supported by the Community Partnership of the Ozarks, the project focuses on meeting a growing need for flexible, affordable care, especially for working families and those navigating life...

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Building Supply, Connecting Communities
May 7, 2026

The Kirksville child care expansion is a strong example of community-driven solutions in action. Led by Traci Lawrence, Executive Director of Community Action Partnership of the North East (CAPNEMO) and Jenn Vaughn, Head Start Director, the project focuses on increasing access to safe, affordable child care for families in the Kirksville region. As Traci shared, “Enhancing...

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Building Supply, Connecting Communities
May 7, 2026

In Phelps County, where child care options are limited, especially for infants and toddlers, First Presbyterian Preschool is taking action to expand access. After identifying two underutilized rooms previously used for storage, the program made the decision to convert the space into new classrooms. One room, with direct outdoor access, will serve ambulatory infants, while...

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