Pre-K for PA
@PreK4PA
Pre-K for PA: All children ready to succeed. PA campaign for high-quality pre-k access for 3- and 4-year-old children. We neither support nor oppose candidates.
"ECE is not just play: It’s the foundation for all schooling that comes later. And, our degreed, certified, and trained professionals in this field deserve a wage equal to their K-12 teaching counterparts with similar credentials and expertise." buckscountybeacon.com/2025/05/opinio…
“My teachers shouldn’t make half of what Philly K-12 teachers make,” said Kinder Academy executive director Leslie Spina, adding that the difference is even greater compared to suburban teachers. “They’re doing the hard work every day, year-round.” northeasttimes.com/2025/07/13/val…
“This isn’t just a family issue. This is an economic emergency for our communities and our state.” inquirer.com/business/child…
Local chamber of commerce leaders, child care teachers & working parents gathered to discuss how the ongoing child care teacher shortage, driven by unlivable wages, is forcing classrooms to close and leaving working families scrambling to find care. prekforpa.org/pa-chambers-of…
It’s NOW or NEVER. The PA Senate Holds future pre-k and child care funding in its hands! Silence = Surrender We have ONLY a SHORT TIME to make a difference. Let's make sure our message is not ignored! mailchi.mp/startstrongpa.…
The critical work of caring for and educating young children should be valued because it matters to children, families, businesses and Pennsylvania’s economic security. Thank you, @Governorshapiro for continuing to prioritize our early care and education workforce!
The child care worker shortage is a national problem — but in Pennsylvania, we know how to solve hard problems and get stuff done. The recruitment and retention bonuses I proposed would help recruit more child care workers — and keep those already here. They would be a…
Child care workers, nurses, and student teachers strengthen our communities every day. But we’re facing a shortage of these critical professionals — and it’s Pennsylvania families who bear the brunt. That’s why my budget invests in efforts to recruit more child care workers,…
Thank you, @GovernorShapiro for continuing to prioritize Pennsylvania's early childhood programs for our children, their families, and our workforce! #iamprek #fixchildcare @StartStrongPA
IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED - PA Budget May Leave Out Child Care and Cut Pre-K Again! mailchi.mp/startstrongpa.…
According to a recent survey, about three-quarters of U.S. adults say the cost of child care is a “major problem.” That includes about 8 in 10 Democrats and women, as well as roughly 7 in 10 Republicans and men. pennlive.com/politics/2025/…
“This issue is personal for us...Having affordable and accessible child care is essential for working families, and it’s essential for the business community.” #PABudget #FixChildCare exploreclarion.com/local/2025/06/…
Pennsylvania is facing a critical child care workforce shortage — leaving families without access to safe, affordable child care for their kids. That’s why my budget called for recruitment and retention bonuses to grow our child care workforce — commonsense, bipartisan…
Pocono Services for Families and Children recently took over the Ramsey Elementary building in Stroudsburg with a vision to 'Reimagine Ramsey' as a pre-k Head Start and childcare center. #iamprek wnep.com/article/news/l…
“High-quality early learning is the cornerstone of lifelong success. When childcare classrooms close and families are unable to find the care they need, the ripple effects are devastating.” wfmz.com/news/state/dan…
"If we can't get teachers, we can't serve families, and families need us. We are the workforce behind the workforce, and it's important that we work together with families to give kids that early start and be able to flourish for the rest of their life." wnep.com/article/news/l…
"Even the most committed childcare teachers are leaving the field, making the difficult decision to find better-paying jobs so they can support their own families." berksweekly.com/op-ed/no-child…
"We simply don’t have the ability to increase pay for our teachers unless we raise tuition for parents. For many families, that would be a financial breaking point for them." tribdem.com/news/editorial…
Sign the Petition Today! Tell PA Lawmakers to Prioritize Child Care in the 2025-2026 Final Budget! #FixChildCare ow.ly/B5Mu50W8CKY
PA lawmakers step up whenever they can support the intertwined interests of families and businesses, and we call on them now to back this initiative for a $55M investment in child care teacher recruitment and retention. citizensvoice.com/2025/06/10/cha…