ADVISORY: Bipartisan Congressional Pre-K and Child Care Caucus to Hold Virtual Kick-Off Event with Members, Child Care Providers

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, March 16 at 11:00 AM ET, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-05), Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), and Congressman Rodney Davis (IL-13), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Pre-K and Child Care Caucus will be joining First Five Years Fund, PBS KIDS, and the National Head Start Association to host this year's virtual kick-off for the Pre-K and Child Care Caucus via Zoom.

The event will also feature a special appearance from PBS Kids star Donkey Hodie. The Zoom event is open to the public upon registration.

WHAT: Bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Pre-K and Child Care Caucus will highlight the goals of the Caucus and the importance of early learning and care for children and families across the country. Members will also be joined by child care providers and experts who will share their insight and experience on the importance of high-quality, affordable early education.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 at 11:00 AM ET

WHERE: This is a virtual event held via Zoom. Register for the event here.

WHO:

• Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20)
• Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-05) • Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04)
• Congressman Rodney Davis (IL-13)
• Sarah Rittling, First Five Years Fund Executive Director
• Sarah DeWitt, PBS Kids Senior Vice President for Children's Media and Education with special appearance from PBS character Donkey Hodie
• Mayra Rosado; Nurtury Early Education in Boston, MA
• Dr. Mary Jane Miller-Baker; Edgewood ISD in San Antonio, TX
• Principal Vicki Wilson; Homer Elementary School in Byng, OK