Child Care Aware of NWA

06/16/2026

Experiencing poverty during childhood can disrupt all aspects of a child’s life, from their physical and mental health development to their performance in school. To learn more about how economic instability is affecting Arkansas’s children, download the newly released 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from our partners at Annie E. Casey Foundation See the link in the comments to explore the economic well-being of children in your state.

06/15/2026

Michelle Wynn, our Co-Director, was on the Childcare panel for the I-49 corridor meeting last week.

CDI Central led Workforce Strategies for a Thriving Region: Housing and Childcare that brought together leaders and community to focus on 2 major barriers.

It was a great meeting workforce strategies for a thriving region: Housing and Childcare. Child Care Aware was honored to be on the panel talking about child care in our area and some exciting projects we are working on.

Contact the Child Care Aware office to be apart of Local Leads collation.

06/15/2026

It's not too late to join us tomorrow! We are looking forward to seeing everyone and talking about early childhood in NWA.

Local Leads Kick Off
Tuesday, June 16
11:30am - 1:00pm
ChildCare Aware NWA office
1401 S 8th St. Rogers, AR 72756

06/13/2026

06/11/2026

Magician George Reader will be at RPL on Wednesday, June 17 for two shows at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. George Reader's Magic and Variety Show is full of excitement and audience participation, with comedy, juggling, and much more. It's great fun for all ages! George Reader, Magician

06/10/2026

06/08/2026

Our team attended the Curriculum Showcase last week that was put on by Washington County Local Lead. They had vendors and break out sessions to go over curriculum on the ADE approved list currently. Providers and attendees had the opportunity to engage and ask questions about the curriculum.

In 2027-2028 school year, if you receive state funding you will be required to fully implement High Quality Instructional Materials. Check out the current ADE list here: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/office-of-early-childhood/content--development/curriculum

Washington County Local Leads and Benton County Local Leads (that’s us!) are here to help providers in our area learn about high quality materials that drives success from the earliest years.

06/07/2026

Tornado watch has been issued for Benton County until 7 PM.

06/03/2026

📢 Lend Your Voice!

Parents and youth ages 10-18 are invited to join a community listening session about research that matters to Arkansas families.

🗓 June 8 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 Child Care Aware, Rogers, AR

💰 Parents receive $50 | Youth aged 10-18 receive $25
🍽 Dinner provided

Limited spots available! Register here: https://redcapconnectt1.archildrens.org/redcap/surveys/?s=RK83FKXNY97D73RT or use the QR code on the flyer.

Questions? Contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 501-247-2984

06/01/2026

📣 Calling All Early Childhood Educators!

Join us for the Benton County Early Childhood Local Lead Kick Off and help shape the future of early childhood education in our community.

📅 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 1401 S 8th Street

Come connect with fellow early educators, learn about the Local Lead Plan, share your insights, and be part of important conversations that support children, families, and the early childhood workforce.

🍽️ Lunch provided
🎁 Door prizes

Your voice matters, and we hope you'll join us!

📞 For more information: 479-899-6374