Home/Resources/State Strategies to Strengthen Infant-Toddler Care, while Expanding Pre-k – West Virginia

State Strategies to Strengthen Infant-Toddler Care, while Expanding Pre-k – West Virginia

Child CareEarly LearningState and Local Policy
SHARE
LinkedInPrint
Anticipating potential growth of state pre-k programs, state policymakers should consider a number of approaches to protect and expand the existing infant-toddler child care infrastructure. Beyond limiting harm to infant-toddler programs, state leaders could take the opportunity to invest in a birth-5 system that equitably supports high-quality services for infants and toddlers and preschool-age children.
preschool many children

In West Virginia, public school districts receive West Virginia Universal Pre-K funding directly, but partner with a local community collaborative that includes representatives from local child care, Head Start, and early childhood special education to determine a local service delivery plan. School districts contract with local ECE providers to provide services and communities often braid and blend pre-k funds with other ECE funding sources to support full day comprehensive programming. State law requires that 50 percent of classrooms be offered in community-collaborative settings. The collaboration rate has been 82 percent in recent years.

To read more about state strategies to strengthen infant-toddler care, while expanding pre-K read here.06

Downloads

Read More

ProfessionalsPolicy CenterAll Ages

Related Resources

View All Resources
toddler blowing bubbles
Distillation

Buzzwords Explained: Play Based Learning

Playful exploration is a natural way of learning. Explore how caregivers and professionals can encourage and promote play-based learning.
Details
Lauren Bond facilitating a Critical Competencies training
Good Question

Good Question: How has the Critical Competencies training impacted your work in early childhood?

Early childhood consultant and trainer, Lauren Bond, recalls how the Critical Competencies training has helped her practice and others.
Details
Three toddlers play with stacking toys and blocks in classroom as teacher looks on.
Resource

How Can Early Childhood Educators Support Bilingual Language Learners?

When you work with families to develop a coordinated plan, and are thoughtful in how you incorporate home languages and cultures into the curriculum, you can provide better opportunities and outcomes for your students. Making it clear that all students and languages are valued contributes to a greater appreciation of multilingualism and diversity.
Details

Support ZERO TO THREE

We need your support now more than ever to ensure all babies have access to the quality care, services and support they need to thrive.

Donate