Educarer of the Year 2025

Educarer of the Year 2025

Celebrating the 2025 Educarer of the Year! We are thrilled to announce the winner of the third annual Educarer of the Year Award — Shanelle Footman, a classroom teacher at The Franklin School! The Educarer of the Year Award seeks to recognize and celebrate outstanding...
United Way of the Piedmont’s “Prepared to Thrive” Book Drive

United Way of the Piedmont’s “Prepared to Thrive” Book Drive

We’re feeling extra grateful — and extra excited — thanks to the generosity of the United Way of the Piedmont! Through their annual Prepared to Thrive Book Drive, First Steps Quality Counts program received more than 140 brand-new books to distribute across 25 local...
WOYC – Family Fun Friday

WOYC – Family Fun Friday

🏡 Family Friday 🏞️Family Friday honors the important role families play in a child’s learning and growth. Whether it’s reading together, sharing a meal, or taking a walk, those everyday moments help build strong foundations and lasting memories....
WOYC – Artsy Thursday

WOYC – Artsy Thursday

Artsy Thursday: Creativity takes center stage today! Artsy Thursday celebrates the power of self-expression through art. Whether kids are painting, drawing, sculpting, or crafting, they’re building fine motor skills, confidence, and imagination—one masterpiece at a...

Week of the Young Child – Tasty Tuesday

Tasty Tuesday Today we’re digging into healthy habits and the joy of tasting new foods! Tasty Tuesday is a great time to explore where food comes from, try new flavors, and even get little hands involved in prepping snacks. Pair the fun with a food-themed book like...

Week of the Young Child – Music Monday

🎶 Music Monday Activity for Families! 🎶 This Week of the Young Child, get creative with everyday items to make your own instruments! 🥁🎸 Explore Sounds: Tap pots, shake bottles, or pluck rubber bands! Create Instruments: Shakers (fill...