ChildCareGroup

We’re proud to celebrate Lacy Durham, Board Chair of ChildCareGroup, for being named a finalist for the D CEO Magazine Awards.👏

A Head Start alum, accomplished attorney, and passionate advocate for equity and opportunity, Lacy brings both lived experience and visionary leadership to advancing access to high-quality child care and early education across North Texas.

Since stepping into the role of Board Chair, Lacy has helped galvanize support around ChildCareGroup’s strategic vision, championing solutions that empower working families and create brighter futures for children. Her leadership, authenticity, and commitment to service continue to strengthen ChildCareGroup’s mission of building a stronger two-generation system that supports children, parents, and early childhood educators across our community.

From everyone at ChildCareGroup, congratulations, Lacy, on this well-deserved recognition!

A new report found Texas meets just 2 of 10 national quality benchmarks for pre-K, highlighting major gaps in teacher training, classroom standards, and equitable access across the state.

We believe Texas children deserve access to high-quality pre-k no matter their ZIP code. Through ChildCareGroup’s partnership with Dallas ISD, families can choose high-quality pre-K options that combine certified teachers, small class sizes, and ongoing professional development, designed to prepare children for lifelong success.

And the results speak for themselves: children in ChildCareGroup pre-K programs outperform demographically similar peers in key early literacy skills tied to long-term academic achievement.

As Texas leaders consider the future of early childhood education, we must build on proven models that expand both access and quality for every child.

Read more from The Dallas Morning News and ChildCareGroup’s Letter to the Editor.

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/article/nieer-texas-pre-k-early-learning-22220103.php

Yesterday morning was full of smiles, music, and community!

We always look forward to this time of year when our community partner, KPMG Dallas, chooses ChildCareGroup as one of the organizations they support during their Corporate Day of Service. Our children at the West Dallas center enjoyed a fun-filled morning with bubbles, outdoor play, and a special visit from the Kona Ice truck!

We were also thrilled to welcome a very special guest from Backyard Music Classes, who brought the joy of music therapy to our children through singing, dancing, and interactive play. The laughter and excitement shared throughout the morning made for a meaningful experience for our children, families, and staff.

Thank you, KPMG Dallas, for the time, care, and energy you continue to pour into our community. And a huge thank you to Erin and Backyard Music for sharing your joy, music, and heart with our children and families.

Join us in celebrating the incredible accomplishments of our West Dallas Center team members! 🎓

Congratulations to:
• Ms. Munira Siager, Associate of Applied Science in Child Development
• Ms. Shavon Ransom, Master of Education in Early Childhood Education

Your dedication to learning and to the children and families you serve inspires us all. We are so proud of you!