Child Care Aware of Central and Southwest Arkansas

05/10/2025

Child Care and Family Expo today! Come join the fun at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds, Hall of Industry!

05/02/2025

Join us at our Child Care & Family Expo on May 10th at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds, Hall of Industry, 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. Vendor space is still available. Contact [email protected] for more information.

04/17/2025

Watch seeds sprout and grow with the Sunflower in a Jar activity.🌻 🫙 This simple experiment lets children see how plants take root and develop over time. All you need is a jar, paper towels, and sunflower seeds.

Give your child a hands-on way to learn about nature at home. Get started with the guide here: https://arbetterbeginnings.com/parents-families/family-resource-library/science

Recurso en español: https://ecs.page.link/47pUj

04/17/2025

04/16/2025

04/16/2025

We are excited about hosting our second Directors’ Collaboration Meetings of the year. Our goal is to to help directors network and learn more about important topics. Guest speaker today was Licensing Specialist Terri Grice. These sessions are completely free, and open to directors and other administrators as well as family child care providers. Childcare Aware Dianna Stratton Southwest Arkansas Regional Coordinator CCA of CSWA / Early Education and Care Connections, Inc.

09/25/2024

Talking to young children about emergencies can be hard. This , consider these tips and find more resources at https://m.sesame.org/emergencyfb

07/11/2024

🌼🌈 Want your kids to blossom with literacy learning? Let’s create a fun Alphabet Garden! 🌈🌼

Looking for a fresh and engaging way to help your preschoolers recognize letters? This Alphabet Garden activity is a must-try! 🌿

Here’s how to plant the seeds of learning. 🌻

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐭𝐫𝐲:
🌟 Perfect for helping preschoolers recognize the letters of the alphabet.
🌟 Keeps learning fun and exciting with a hands-on approach.
🌟 Uses materials you probably already have lying around.
🌟 Easy on the wallet and simple to make!

Sometimes, coming up with new, fun activities to teach the same skill can be a challenge. This Alphabet Garden is a fantastic way to mix things up and keep your little learners motivated and engaged! 🌱✨

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲: Invite your kids to “plant” the sticks in the shoebox garden, matching letters and practicing their recognition skills.

Want more details about this super fun activity?👇
https://www.pre-kpages.com/letter-recognition-activity-for-preschool-alphabet-garden/

Happy teaching, and let those letters bloom! 🌸📚🌟