Ep 170: Early Childhood & Beyond: Parents Are a Child's First (and Forever) Teacher

Welcome to Episode 170 of Parenting With Impact with Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster! This week’s guest is Dr. Marquita Davis, PhD, who has a vibrant history as an educator and policy maker in the non-profit education space.
She is currently KinderCare’s Chief Academic Officer, overseeing the development of KinderCare’s high-quality educational programs, educator professional development, quality and accreditation initiatives, research and evaluation, inclusion services, and public policy.
Marquita has more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education, non-profit leadership, government and philanthropy, including nearly six years as deputy director of Early Learning at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where she led the foundation’s multi-state early learning strategy which aims to ensure all young children have access to high-quality, effective and affordable preschool.
Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Marquita Davis about your child’s first and forever teacher.
What To Expect This Week:
-The power of KinderCare, which provides comprehensive care and education for children from six weeks to twelve years old, including traditional center care, before and aftercare, and a thriving aftercare program.
-Parents are recognized as their child's first teachers and are supported in early learning settings through mental health and educational assistance, empowerment, and tools for transitioning into traditional settings
-The emphasis on the partnership between parents and providers in early learning settings, with shared responsibility for supporting the child's development and creating a supportive environment.
-Community support plays a crucial role in empowering parents to advocate for their children's well-being, access necessary resources for their development, and develop relationships with providers to effectively address concerns.
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Connect with Marquita:
Website: www.kindercare.com/
LinkedIn: / marquita-davis-ph-d-bb...
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