Calling Georgia's child care professionals! 22 leading child care organizations, including GEEARS, are hosting a virtual Child Care Town Hall next Tuesday, March 18th from 5-6:00 PM for you to share the challenges you're experiencing, hear state and federal policy updates, and

On March 8th, the seventh cohort of the Atlanta Early Education Ambassadors demonstrated that they were up for the task when they gathered for one of several intensive training sessions. These ambassadors will soon be ready to hit the ground running in their Atlanta communities!

Join us on April 26th for a super-fun race on adult Big Wheels! GEEARS’ Amazing Race will feature snacks, music, games, and the chance to support GEEARS’ work. MONDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO GET EARLY BIRD TICKETS, so recruit your team(s) and register now! geears.org/geearsamazingr…

The 2025 Mayor's Summer Reading Club (Mayor's Reading Club) partner application is now open! The purpose of the MSRC is to encourage early literacy through language-rich books and enrichment activities. All applications are due Friday, March 21. Click to learn more: geears.org/initiatives/ma…

Last Saturday, the Atlanta Early Education Ambassadors rolled up their sleeves and learned about our city’s various offerings from Atlanta Public Schools Office of Early Learning (APS Early Learning) Coordinator, Bridget Bailey and several child care providers.

Have you completed your Mayor's Summer Reading Club (Mayor's Reading Club) Partner application? The application deadline is tomorrow. All organizations, child care programs, and institutions that serve children ages 0 to 5 are encouraged to apply. Learn more here: mayorsreadingclub.org

We are excited to see that the House added 1.1 M dollars to strengthen the Babies Can't Wait workforce and encourage the Senate to maintain or increase this funding in the budget.

Are you an employee? Encourage your organization to become a Best Place for Working Parents® Georgia and earn a website seal! Brought to you by GEEARS and the Georgia Chamber and explained in our latest Thought Leaders column in the SaportaReport! tinyurl.com/58dx4kj7

Make your voice heard: Join the #GaNeedsChildCare Social Media Storm TOMORROW, Friday, March 28th from 12-2:00 PM to urge Georgia legislators to make critical investment in child care. Check out our social media toolkit: socialpresskit.com/geears#urge-ge… #gapol

Congratulations to Mark Sutton on his retirement as Chief Financial Officer of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. CFGA is a vital partner helping PAACT improve child care programs across the city through our Repair and Renovation Grants. Thank you, Mark.

On March 22nd, our newest Atlanta Early Education Ambassadors cohort came together for their final workshop. These individuals are now prepared to become trusted advocates and guides for families across the city. Congratulations, Ambassadors!

Are you searching for a convenient, high-quality child care option? Georgia’s Pre-K program provides rich learning experiences that help lay the foundation for academic success. Click here to learn about the application process: decal.ga.gov/PreK/Default.a…

🚨EVENT ALERT: Join us for a zip around the track on adult-sized Big Wheels! This family-friendly event will have snacks, music, games on the sidelines, and most importantly, a mission to support GEEARS’ work on behalf of Georgia's families. Form a team and join us on April 26th!

During the first three years of a child’s life, there are more than 1 million new neural connections formed in their brain every second. To have the best possible start, babies must have nurturing relationships, solid health and nutrition, and high-quality early learning.

GEEARS' Amazing Race—a fun, nostalgic race on adult-sized Big Wheels—is the perfect way to support Georgia's youngest children. TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO BUY A TICKET. Form a team and click here to sign up! We can't wait to zip around the track with you. secure.qgiv.com/for/geears/eve…

On April 16th, we met with our Literacy & Justice for All partners to celebrate a successful year of growth. We created literacy boards to show how each partner has progressed through involvement with LJFA and shared ideas for improving our collective efforts next academic year.

This week, PAACT Director Shawnell Johnson moderated a panel discussion on the state of early care and learning in Atlanta. The panel featured three exceptional leaders who are on the frontlines daily supporting our youngest learners, educators, and families.

Children’s Mental Health Week, produced by Bright from the Start, begins today! We love this web page full of videos, activities, opportunities, prizes, and other resources. Click here to see all that this week has to offer! decal.ga.gov/Prek/Childrens…