SALEM, ORE. – The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) celebrates the Week Of the Young Child proclaimed by Governor Kotek as April 11-17 to recognize the importance of high-quality early childhood education.
“We are proud to celebrate the Week Of the Young Child and to recognize how important early learning is to children, families, and communities,” said Carey McCann, childhood policy and strategy director. “We appreciate the Governor for recognizing this week and continued support to prioritize early learning and care in Oregon.”
To bring attention to the educators who make a difference every day, DELC and Child Care Resource & Referral staff visited Norma’s Daycare Bilingual School in Hillsboro. Children engage in different activities throughout the week starting with Music Monday.
“We work every day to create a nurturing space where every child feels seen, supported, and excited to learn,” said Norma Gaona, owner of Norma’s Daycare Bilingual School. “The Week Of the Young Child reminds us of the importance of the needs of young children and celebrating the professionals dedicated to meeting those needs.”
The annual event is sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children to build awareness about young children and to recognize the early learning professionals and programs meeting those needs.
For more information about the importance of early childhood education in Oregon visit the DELC website.
About the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care
The Department of Early Learning and Care’s mission is to foster coordinated, culturally appropriate, and family-centered services that recognize and respect the strengths and needs of all children, families, and early learning and care professionals. More information about DELC is available at Oregon.gov/DELC. You can also connect with DELC on Facebook or sign up for news alerts and updates.