Florida Early Learning Chancellor Explores Childcare Resources Programs

Cari Miller, Chancellor of Early Learning for the Florida Department of Education; Shannon McGuire Bowman, Executive Director of Childcare Resources; Tara Beard, School Director; and Sadie Collet, Assistant School Director.

Childcare Resources of Indian River was honored to welcome Cari Miller, Chancellor of Early Learning for the Florida Department of Education, for a special visit focused on learning more about their early childhood programs and services supporting children, families, and early educators across Indian River County.

As part of her ongoing work throughout Florida, Miller visits communities to see firsthand how early learning programs are serving families, identify challenges facing providers and educators, and better understand what is working as state leaders continue shaping the future of early childhood education during the legislative session and beyond.

During her visit, Miller experienced Childcare Resources’ mission in action by spending time in classrooms, connecting with staff, and learning more about the organization’s programs designed to strengthen kindergarten readiness, early educator support, and family engagement throughout the community.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to share our work and proud to be part of the momentum helping shape the future of early childhood education in Indian River County and throughout Florida,” said Shannon McGuire Bowman. “Visits like this highlight the importance of continued investment in children, families, and the educators who make lifelong learning possible.”

Miller also toured the organization’s future downtown campus of early childhood excellence, where she saw firsthand the vision for expanding access to high-quality early learning opportunities for generations to come.

"It was a pleasure visiting Childcare Resources and seeing how the organization’s programs extend support and services throughout the community,” said Miller. “The work being done is truly meaningful, and I wish the team continued success into their new facility.”