Grant Early Childhood Network

10/29/2025

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Working parents, we need your input!

The 📝 is designed to learn about the challenges families with children under age 5 face in accessing child care.

Your responses can help advocates push for better support and policies for Louisiana families. 💛
louisiana, , and need your help understanding how accessibility and affordability affect your child care arrangements.

⏱️ It only takes a few minutes — your voice truly matters!
🔗 Take the poll: bit.ly/SocialEnglish25

10/24/2025

👋 Are you a Louisiana parent?
👶 Do you have a child under age 5?

If so, we’d love for you to take a few minutes to fill out the 📝💬

Your voice matters! 🗣️❤️ Your responses will help policymakers better understand the child care needs of families with young children across the state and allow them to advocate for policies that truly support parents.

🤝 .louisiana, , and are partnering to conduct this survey for families with children under age 5 to better understand access, affordability, and needs in child care across Louisiana.

📍 Take the survey here: bit.ly/SocialEnglish25
📚💛 Thank you for helping shape a better future for Louisiana’s children!

10/22/2025

🦉✨ Week 4 of our Fall Craft Series: Paper Plate Owls! ✨🦉

This week’s craft is a HOOT!
You’ll need: paper plates, craft paper, googly eyes, and crayons or paint. 🎨✂️
Cut the paper plate into an owl shape, use craft paper for wings or beaks, add googly eyes, and let your toddler decorate their feathered friend! 🧡

This simple activity builds creativity, fine motor skills, and seasonal fun.
Show us your owl creations in the comments! 👇

10/18/2025

10/17/2025

👩‍💼👨‍💼 Working parents, we need your input! 💬

The 🧸 is designed to learn about the challenges families with children under age 5 face in accessing child care. 🏫💛

Your responses can help advocates push for better policies that support Louisiana families. 📊💪
louisiana, , and need your help understanding how accessibility and affordability affect your child care arrangements. 💵👶

🕒 Take a few minutes to fill out the poll here ➡️ bit.ly/SocialEnglish25

10/15/2025

📣 Louisiana parents, we want to hear from YOU! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💬

The , conducted by .louisiana, , and , only takes a few minutes to fill out ⏱️ and is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese 🌎🗣️

🧸 This survey helps create a better understanding of the child care needs of families with children under age 5 — allowing these groups to advocate for policies that best support parents across Louisiana. 💪👶

👉 Take the poll here: bit.ly/SocialEnglish25

10/14/2025

🍁🎨 Week 3 of our Fall Craft Series: Handprint Trees! 🌳

This week’s craft is a hands-on favorite — literally! ✋

Trace your toddler’s hand and arm to make the tree trunk, then use finger paint to add colorful fall leaves. 🍂🍁

It’s a sweet keepsake and a great way to build fine motor skills while celebrating the beauty of fall! 🧡

10/09/2025

🎃 Fall Craft #2: Pumpkin Stamping! 🎃

All you need is an apple, some orange paint, and paper! 🍎✂️

Dip apple halves in paint and stamp away to make “mini pumpkins.” Toddlers will love watching their pumpkins appear — and it’s a great way to build creativity + fine motor skills. 🖍️✨

Would your toddler fill the page with a pumpkin patch or just one big pumpkin? 🍂

10/06/2025

🎉👻 Congratulations to our Boo Basket winner, Brittney Estes! 👻🎉

A big thank-you to everyone who liked, shared, and joined in on the fun! We loved seeing all your little ones’ costume ideas — we can’t wait to see what Halloween activities you enjoy together this year! 🎃🧺✨

We’ll message Brittney privately with details on how she can pick up her basket. 🧡

09/30/2025

🎃👻 BOO Basket Giveaway! 👻🎃

Want to win a spooktacular Boo Basket for your little one? Here’s how to enter:

1️⃣ Like our page 👍
2️⃣ Share this post 🔄
3️⃣ Comment below with what your little one will be dressed up as this Halloween! 🧙‍♀️🦸‍♂️🧛‍♀️

✨ The winner will be announced Monday morning, October 6th! ✨

Don’t miss your chance to add a little extra Halloween fun for your family! 🧡 Grant Learning Center Dogwood Learning Academy, LLC.

09/29/2025

09/25/2025

🍂🎨 Our Fall Craft Series Starts Now! 🎨🍂

This week’s craft is Leaf Rubbings — a simple, hands-on activity for toddlers. Collect leaves, place them under paper, and color to see the patterns appear like magic! 🖍️🍁

Fun, low-mess, and perfect for little hands. 🌟