Early Learning Articles

Forum kicks off plans to improve early learning, child care in Kansas City region
July 19, 2024 | Posted in Early Learning
Michelle Kang speaks during the Forum on Early Learning

Nearly 100 parents, teachers and community organizations recently gathered to discuss ways to improve the early learning and child care system in the Kansas City region during the Forum on Early Learning.

MARC Head Start facility celebrates first year
June 3, 2024 | Posted in Early Learning
Great Beginnings at Paradise Park

Great Beginnings at Paradise Park is structured for success by learning through play.

Why MARC Head Start?
October 18, 2023 | Posted in Early Learning
Smiling children

Because every child has the ability to succeed

Regional collaboration results in health care facility for kids
September 20, 2023 | Posted in Early Learning
MARC Head Start Excelsior Springs ribbon cutting

School-based health clinic opens at MARC Head Start in Excelsior Springs

MARC announces new director of Early Learning and Head Start Department
August 16, 2023 | Posted in Early Learning
MARC is welcoming Toni Sturdivant, the new director of the Early Learning and Head Start Department.

MARC is pleased to announce Dr. Toni Sturdivant will be joining the organization as director of the Early Learning and Head Start Department.

Happy birthday, Head Start!
May 15, 2023 | Posted in Early Learning
Happy Birthday Head Start

Head Start celebrates 58 years of service on May 18

Federal grant helps move MARC Head Start project forward
April 10, 2023 | Posted in Early Learning
Phase 2 Challenge Badge

MARC and its partner agencies were awarded funds as part of the HRSA Building Bridges to Better Health Challenge

October is Head Start Awareness Month
October 18, 2022 | Posted in Early Learning
Head Start teacher with children.

The Mid-America Regional Council’s Department of Early Learning is proud to celebrate Head Start Awareness Month.
 

Parade of Hearts lives on through MARC early learning programs
August 4, 2022 | Posted in Early Learning
Parade of Hearts art in the Power and Light District

Local organizations, including MARC early learning programs, will benefit from the funds raised during the popular Parade of Hearts campaign. 

Parade of Hearts benefits early learning programs in the MARC region
March 25, 2022 | Posted in Early Learning
Parade of Hearts Robot Heart outside Children's Mercy

Regional early learning programs are getting a boost of love through the Parade of Hearts.