Are you looking for ways to celebrate the upcoming #Juneteenth holiday? We've got you covered! The #DMV area is filled with activities to do in celebration of this historic day. Check out these Juneteenth celebrations and activities: ow.ly/qsJf50Se34s

DC Health Link Chairman Phil Mendelson's Budget Support Act also limits fair pay for early educators by:

#EducareDC focuses on the development of young children from age 0 to 5. We know that when children are provided high-quality education early on their chances of academic, social, and emotional success increases. Enroll your Kid today: :ow.ly/PHs750Sfivj #growingyoungminds

We're looking cool for the summer! Last week, our pre-k kiddos received donated camp-themed goody bags with sidewalk chalk, sunglasses, and other playful toys. Thank you to UMW of DC for their #GreatDayofService donation. Like. #coolforthesummer #Parkside #EducareDC

When kids see it, they dream it and can achieve it! Last week, Educare DC - IDEA had a visit from a fire truck. Firefighters brought their truck, and kids had the opportunity to explore the inside and outside of the vehicle. They also read aloud to students. #IDEA #Firefighters

As a member of Under 3 DC, #DCAEYC offers our sincere gratitude to Phil Mendelson for restoring the Pay Equity Fund. We look forward to continue working with you in the coming year to keep strengthening our early care and education system. #Under3DC #PayEquityFund #WashingtonDC

Despite a tough budget year, CM Christina Henderson was able to secure funding from her own Committee to ensure that we can prevent the worst cuts to Early Educator pay & health benefits. Thank you Councilmember! We look forward to our continued partnership. #PayEquityFund #WashingtonDC

School at Educare DC is closed today, Tuesday June 18, for students for a staff Professional Development Day. See you all on Thursday, June 20. #NOSCHOOL #STAFFONLY #PD #professionaldevelopment #BeachDay

Happy Juneteenth! This day is dedicated to remembering the end of slavery in the US. Take this day to reflect on what freedom means to you. We are closed in celebration of this holiday. See you all tomorrow, Thursday, June 20. #Juneteenth #BlackCulture #FreedomDay

If you're a mom-to-be, Educare DC's prenatal program is what you need! Our program empowers new and expecting mothers by providing information, resources, and experiences. There is an ongoing focus on maternal mental health, nutrition, and more. Enroll at [email protected].

Rocks plus paint equals art! Students completed a rock study at our child care partner site, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Child Development Center. They engaged in an art, and fine motor activity where they found rocks in the community and then painted them. #childcarepartnersites

Hear from our Parent Ambassadors about their highlights from this year's cohort. We are currently recruiting for our next cohort! If interested in learning more about the program, please complete this short questionnaire: forms.office.com/r/f6TNHDbgjc

Hear from Parent Ambassadors about what being part of this year's cohort means to them and what they learned. We are currently recruiting for our next cohort! If interested in joining, please complete this questionnaire and we will follow up with you: forms.office.com/r/f6TNHDbgjc

This new First Five Years Fund fact sheet shows that in DC few children eligible for federal childcare and early learning programs can access them: only 5% for childcare subsidies, 10% for Head Start, and 34% for Early Head Start. Congress must increase investments to expand access.

We cannot continue to undervalue - or tolerate the undervaluing - of "jobs that provide the backbone of our economy." Early childhood educators are invaluable and irreplaceable.

Hear from our Parent Ambassadors about what they learned in this year's cohort. We are currently recruiting for next year's cohort! If interested in learning more, please complete this short questionnaire and we will follow up with you: forms.office.com/r/f6TNHDbgjc

The bipartisan tax package moving through Congress will temporarily expand the #ChildTaxCredit and lift 400,000 kids above the poverty line. CALL your Senators and tell them to expand the CTC now! actionnetwork.org/call_campaigns…

Help spread the word! Share this graphic to remind everyone to register to vote today and have their say in the upcoming election. Check your voter registration status and to register to vote here: Vote.gov #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #GetOutandVote📢