1007, 2025

Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency with Service Vendor Sourcing Through Food & Supply Source

VAAEYC Admin/ July 10, 2025/ Uncategorized

In the human services industry, where every dollar counts, finding the right vendors at the right price is crucial for maintaining operations and maximizing resource allocation. The process of sourcing vendors can be time-consuming and often overwhelming, especially when you’re balancing strict budgets, regulatory standards, and the unique needs of your clients. That’s where a service vendor sourcing partner like

2406, 2025

Save 10%-35% on Food Purchases with Food & Supply Source

VAAEYC Admin/ June 24, 2025/ Uncategorized

Save 10%-35% on Food Purchases with Food & Supply Source This the second guest blog post by VAAEYC Partner, Food & Supply Source. The impact of food costs on human service organizations is significant, and finding ways to save on food purchases can directly influence their ability to allocate resources efficiently and fulfill their missions. As rising food costs stretch

1706, 2025

Access Comprehensive Menu Planning & Nutrition Services with Food & Supply Source

VAAEYC Admin/ June 17, 2025/ Uncategorized

VAAEYC is always searching for resources to help our members and we would like to introduce a new partner with Food & Supply Resource. This is the first of a series of blogs to introduce them, their services, and to provide some good info for VAAEYC members. Menu planning is crucial for the human services segment, particularly because it directly

2701, 2025

Meet Mister B

Michelle Raymond/ January 27, 2025/ Uncategorized

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Opening and General Session – Cultivating the Brilliance of Young Children through Intentionality Across Developmental DomainsPresenter: Mister B, AVA Educational Consulting, LLC Children are born with immense potential and a natural curiosity about the world around them. This keynote will underscore the role we have as early childhood professionals in cultivating the brilliance of

2501, 2024

The Power of Early Childhood Teaching

Guest Blogger/ January 25, 2024/ Uncategorized

Imagine a world where personal interactions are positive, we respect one another’s opinions, and we have civil conversation. Imagine yourself, as a teacher of young children, impacting the change that is possible. THAT IS THE POWER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING. WHAT YOU DO MATTERS. IT CAN CHANGE THE WORLD! Research over the last 20 years has revealed that young children

1010, 2023

A Day in Family Child Care

Guest Blogger/ October 10, 2023/ Uncategorized

While the majority of VAAEYC members work in programs and centers, there is a segment of our membership that we represent that is often overlooked, Family Child Care. Many of these programs started in homes of care givers that were already caring for their own children, or extended family and neighbors’ children. These licensed programs are run and staffed by

3008, 2023

Unlocking Your Potential in Early Childhood Education with the Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™

Guest Blogger/ August 30, 2023/ Uncategorized

If you’re part of VAAEYC (Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children), you’re likely driven by a passion for working with young children and making a positive impact on their lives. The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ could be the key to advancing your career in early childhood education (ECE). The Council for Professional Recognition, a global leader in

2007, 2023

VAAEYC Summer Reading

Guest Blogger/ July 20, 2023/ Uncategorized

As summer reading goes, I find myself looking towards the children’s literature on my bookshelves and revisiting some of the books that I recently purchased to help diversify and update our preschool library. We often hold onto books forever, it seems, but when we think of what we are reading and sharing with young children, we must provide room for

1906, 2023

10 Children’s Books To Read During LGBTQ+ Pride Month

VAAEYC Admin/ June 19, 2023/ Uncategorized

Books that embrace diversity, celebrate individuality, and instill compassion. By Macaroni KID June 7, 2023- reposted with permission Article Courtesy of Macaroni KID Subscribe here: nrv.macaronikid.com/subscribe June is a vibrant and meaningful month filled with rainbow-colored joy! It all began in 1969 with the iconic Stonewall riots, a historic event that paved the way for the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans.

1206, 2023

The Source for Learning Webinar

VAAEYC Admin/ June 12, 2023/ Uncategorized

What’s the Difference? Culturally Responsive Teaching & Learning in Early Childhood Education Assessing Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Programs An accurate and valid assessment of DLLs’ overall development is vital to the enhancement of educational services and of the program itself. This webinar will discuss the importance of child assessment in all areas of a high-quality ECE program, including