State of Ready Region North Central Conference

Description

Join Foundation First and Ready Region North Central for a regional briefing on the current landscape of early childhood education across our communities. This event will highlight key data, trends in access and quality, systems-building progress, and emerging priorities that impact children from birth to five, families, providers, and the regional workforce. Together, we will explore where we are today, what the data is telling us, and how cross-sector partners can align efforts to strengthen opportunity across North Central Virginia. Why attend? Economic development leaders & businesses Understand how childcare access directly impacts workforce recruitment, retention, and regional competitiveness—and explore partnership strategies that support working families and employers. ?? School systems & education leaders Gain insight into kindergarten readiness trends, birth-to-five system alignment, and opportunities to strengthen early learning pipelines that support long-term student success. ?? Community partners & service organizations Learn how regional data and shared priorities can guide coordinated supports for families and increase the impact of existing programs and investments. ?? Providers & early childhood stakeholders Explore access, capacity, and quality trends shaping the field—and help inform strategies that strengthen the early childhood ecosystem across the region. ?? Be part of the conversation shaping the future of early childhood—and the future workforce—across North Central Virginia. ?? Hylton Performing Arts Center Tuesday, June 9th 11am-2pm