| "The Ripple Effect: Community Impact of Childcare" brings us all together to gain an understanding of the value of our childcare system, how it supports the entire community, and how we can advocate for change. |
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Registration 8am-9am (optional networking) |
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Education Perspective |
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Speaker: Jenna Conway- VDOE, Deputy Superintendent of Early Childhood Care & Education |
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How does early learning from birth impact lifelong success and community contributions? By examining local and state data and the importance of early education, we’ll highlight the broader effects on families and the economy, while outlining key steps for driving change at the state level. |
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Business Perspective |
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Speakers to include: Ben Davenport (Chairman and CEO of First Piedmont Corporation), Haden Polseno-Hensley (Co-Owner of Red Rooster Coffee and Yellow Hen Child Care) |
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Are there critical links between business, workforce, and childcare and how are they interconnected? We’ll discuss creative, out-of-the-box solutions for businesses to support their employees' childcare needs and those of the broader community while maintaining profitability and driving economic growth. |
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Parent & Provider Perspective |
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Facilitator: Michael Scales- Business Analyst for Longwood SBDC |
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How do we balance the childcare system, where high costs make it unsustainable for providers and unaffordable for families? With parents spending up to 50% of their income on childcare and providers operating on thin margins, neither side wins. We'll explore both the realities of childcare providers and parents to explore solutions to create a system that works for everyone. |
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Lunch 12:00 |
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Closing Remarks 12:45 |