It was great to connect with partners like Seeding Success, First 8 Memphis, Strong ACC, and CIS Appalachia Highlands—leading incredible work in their communities. Here’s to learning together & carrying the momentum forward! #ConveneC2C #CradleToCareer #StriveTogether

Pre-K opens the door to lifelong learning. FREE Pre-K is offered in First 8 Memphis partner classrooms—80+ locations serving families across Shelby County. All locations serve 4-year-olds, and some also welcome 3-year-olds. Learn more now: prekmemphis.com!

Our Early Care & Education Conference brings together the early care and education community to advance meaningful change. Don’t miss out. Tickets are selling fast. Register now at First8Memphis.org/ECE-Conference

The wait is almost over—our ECE Conference is happening this month! On October 24–25, educators, leaders, and advocates will come together to innovate, inspire, and impact our community. Register today: bit.ly/F8MConference

✨ We’re proud to recognize our Presenting Sponsor, The Urban Child Institute, for helping to make our ECE Conference possible! Their commitment ensures our youngest learners and community can thrive. 💙 #F8MConference2025 Register today: bit.ly/F8MConference

Only 20 days until Memphis becomes the hub for early care & education! 🙌 Join us October 24–25 to learn, connect, and spark change for our youngest learners. 🌟 Let’s innovate, inspire, and impact—together. Register now ➡️ bit.ly/F8MConference

We are thrilled to share that F8M was named one of the Best Places to Work 2025 by Memphis Business Journal. We’re beaming with pride and fueled with more passion to continue the work!

First 8 Memphis and Porter-Leath make a great team! We are grateful for their commitment to expand access to high-quality Pre-K education.

This week, several of our team members attended the ZERO TO THREE LEARN Conference! Early care and education professionals from across the country came together to share ideas, learn, and strengthen our collective work for babies and young children. We can’t wait for LEARN 2026!

We’re proud to recognize our Gold Sponsor, The Lemon Street Fund, for their support of our Conference. Their commitment helps us empower educators and build stronger communities for our youngest learners. 🌟 #F8MConference2025 Register today: bit.ly/F8MConference

Visit the October Newsletter Link in our bio to learn more about volunteering at the First 8 Memphis Early Care and Education Conference. #LeadershipMemphis

⏰ The countdown is real—just 10 days until the First 8 Memphis ECE Conference! From powerful keynotes to community connections, this is THE event for educators and advocates. ✨ Don’t miss out. Last chance to register: first8memphis.org/ece-conference

F8M would like to welcome Sarah Watts as our Pre-K Program Associate! Sarah is excited to join the First 8 Memphis team and contribute to meaningful outcomes for young children and early childhood educators in Memphis. Learn more about her staff at first8memphis.org/staff

We’re deeply saddened by the recent loss of TECTA funding. First 8 Memphis is committed to supporting providers through this transition by sharing resources, courtesy of Early Matters Chattanooga. Learn ways to navigate these changes at first8memphis.org/latest-F8M-news.

CORRECTION: Updated link: first8memphis.org/latest-f8m-new…

📣 5 DAYS! We’re almost there! The First 8 Memphis Early Care & Education Conference is where collaboration meets inspiration. 💡 Be part of the movement to strengthen early care & education in Memphis ➡️ first8memphis.org/ece-conference

***Head Start Student Enrollment Events*** Join us at Wednesday and Thursday’s student enrollment events. Learn more about Head Start Preschool and items needed for enrollment at porterleath.org/headstart. #headstart #headstartpreschool #preschoolmemphis #preschool

🚨 3 DAYS AWAY! Get ready to innovate. Get ready to inspire. Get ready to impact. 🎓 The First 8 Memphis ECE Conference kicks off this week—will you be in the room? 👏

✨ Tomorrow’s the day! ✨ We can’t wait to welcome you to the First 8 Memphis Early Care & Education Conference. 🎉 Together, we’ll lift up educators, caregivers, and community leaders who are shaping the first 8 years of every child’s life. 💡 Let’s do this! See you soon!

🎉 It’s Celebrate Babies Week 💚 Why do you love caring for our babies? Let us know in the comments ⬇️ As we come together to Innovate. Inspire. Impact., we’re reminded that every baby deserves love, care, and connection from the very start. 🌟