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“This is an opportunity for our community to see the real impact of their support,” said Shannon McGuire Bowman, Executive Director of Childcare Resources. “It allows us to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together and share how those investments are directly strengthening outcomes for children and families in our community.”

The Florida Chamber Foundation’s research will gather input from parents, providers, educators, and community stakeholders to identify gaps, barriers, and opportunities in the local early education system. Community feedback is a vital part of the study, and all responses will remain confidential.

Childcare Resources of Indian River recently welcomed Dr. Nefertiti Poyner for a dynamic professional learning workshop, “I’ll Bring the Joy: Finding Purpose, Passion and Peace in Early Childhood Education.” Held at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, the event brought together 110 early childhood educators from 24 centers across Indian River County for a day centered on renewed purpose.

Love was in the air at this year’s Windsor Charity Polo Cup as Childcare Resources of Indian River proudly participated as one of the event’s beneficiaries. Held on Valentine’s Day, the annual gathering brought together community members from across Indian River County for an afternoon of sport, generosity, and celebration in support of local nonprofits.

Childcare Resources of Indian River celebrated another successful Starfest on February 10, its signature fundraising event dedicated to strengthening early childhood education. With the support of nearly 400 attendees across the luncheon and evening celebration, Starfest once again rallied the community around the urgent need to invest in young children and working families.

Shannon McGuire Bowman, Executive Director of Childcare Resources, emphasized the broader impact of the program. “Supporting early educators beyond our own classrooms allows us to extend our mission far beyond the walls of our school,” she said. “By investing in educators in our community, we are reaching more children with high-quality early learning experiences and helping to build a stronger foundation for lifelong success."

In this issue: Starfest, Founders' Award, Lifting Early Educators, Little Hands, Big Brain Development, and Early Screenings, Early Success!