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Early Childhood Education
In the first year of life, a child’s brain triples in size. It will be 85% of an adult’s brain by age three. Upon Kindergarten at age five, a child’s brain will be nearly fully formed. Yet, most public investment in education happens after a child turns five.
The City of Little Rock has been designated by the Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood as the Early Childhood Education Local Lead. In this role, the City is developing and implementing a community support plan to improve access to quality early childhood education.
Leveling Up Childcare in Little Rock
This article, published by Excel By Eight, highlights a city-led initiative in Little Rock aimed at improving access to high-quality early childhood education in underserved neighborhoods. It focuses on supporting child care providers—especially those like Lovely Sunshine Learning Center that serve bilingual communities—in improving their quality ratings through business training and administrative support. The effort addresses gaps in data, access, and funding, ultimately benefiting both families and providers.
