Helen R. Walton Children's Enrichment Center

10/19/2026

Exciting News at Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center!

We are thrilled to announce that Sadie Oldebeken has been selected as our new Director of Education!

With more than 10 years of dedicated service at HWCEC, Sadie brings a wealth of experience, a deep passion for early childhood education, and a strong commitment to supporting the growth and success of both children and educators.

Throughout her time at HWCEC, Sadie has played an important role in mentoring and supporting fellow educators, sharing her knowledge, and helping create positive learning environments where children and teachers can thrive.

The Director of Education is a newly established position designed to strengthen our commitment to educational excellence by providing intentional support, professional development, mentorship, and instructional guidance to our teaching team.

We are excited for Sadie to bring her experience, passion, and leadership to this new role as we continue to build upon the high-quality early childhood education experiences we provide for children and families.

Please join us in congratulating Sadie on this well-deserved opportunity!

10/02/2026

🌳 Come visit HWCEC's booth at the last of the season in ! We've got coloring pages, crayons, and an awesome raffle basket donated by our partners Walmart!

09/24/2026

Looking for a nurturing, high-quality early learning environment for your 3-year-old? HWCEC currently has immediate openings available!

At the Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center, children learn, grow, explore, and build the skills they need for a strong start—all while being supported by caring early childhood educators.

HWCEC is proud to be NAEYC Accreditation+, reflecting our commitment to high standards in early childhood education, including strong teaching practices, meaningful learning experiences, supportive relationships, and continuous program improvement.

Spots are limited! Contact us today to learn more, schedule a tour, or begin the enrollment process.

479-273-3552
https://hwcec.org/enrollment

Please share with a family who may be looking for care!

Enrollment

09/23/2026

💚 School spirit looks good on our HWCEC team!

Our Spirit Wear Fundraiser is more than just a t-shirt. It's an opportunity to celebrate our Center community and support the incredible educators who care for our children every day.

👕 Purchase a shirt for your little one or yourself (every purchase helps support the purchase of a shirt for a teacher!)
🍎 Gift a shirt directly to a teacher
🌳 Help us fill HWCEC with school pride

Don't forget, HWCEC Spirit Days will be held on the first Friday of every month, so now is the perfect time to order!

⏰ Orders have been extended to September 26th at 11:59pm. Get your shirt today!

🔗 Purchase here: https://bigfrognwa.chipply.com/helenrwaltoncecfall2026/

09/07/2026

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of our community—and we are especially grateful for the incredible team at HWCEC. 💙

Every day, our teachers and team pour their time, talents, and hearts into creating a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We are thankful for all that they do for our children, families, and community.

Wishing our HWCEC families, team members, and community partners a safe and relaxing Labor Day!

09/01/2026

👕 We're launching a Spirit Wear Fundraiser! 👕

🗓️ September 1 - September 20

Get your custom HWCEC t-shirt and show your school spirit!

For every purchase, a portion of the proceeds will go directly toward providing staff shirts. You can also choose to purchase a shirt for a staff member directly through the online shop.

No matter how you participate, you'll be supporting our amazing staff and our mission of providing high-quality early childhood education. Thank you for your support!

🛍️SHOP HERE: https://bigfrognwa.chipply.com/helenrwaltoncecfall2026/

08/17/2026

⏰ Just a few hours to go!

Dinner plans? We've got them covered. 🙌

Join us tonight at Raising Cane's Bentonville from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and support Helen R. Walton Children's Enrichment Center with your purchase!

Mention HWCEC at checkout or use code RCFUND96 online or in the app for 15% to donate 15% of net sales to support our programs. ✨

✅ Skip the cooking
✅ Enjoy dinner with family and friends
✅ Support our school community

We can't wait to see everyone tonight! ❤️

08/17/2026

📚🎉 Today's the day!

Celebrate the first day of school and make dinner easy tonight by joining us at Raising Cane's Bentonville for our school fundraiser.

🕓 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

❤️ 15% of net sales will be donated to Helen R. Walton Children's Enrichment Center

Grab your family, invite a friend, and help us kick off the school year while supporting our amazing school community!

08/14/2026

Just a few days until our Raising Cane's fundraiser! 🐔

Need dinner plans for Monday? We've got you covered.

Join us at Raising Cane's Bentonville between 4:00-10:00 PM on August 17th. Mention Helen R. Walton Children's Enrichment Center at checkout or use code RCFUND96 (mobile orders) and a portion of your purchase will support our programming!

Good food. Great community. An easy way to give back. ❤️

We hope to see lots of familiar faces there!