June 27, 2023 -
Watch a recap from the awards show
May 19, 2023 -
The world is facing a childcare crisis—one that calls for us to urgently reset investment and policy to improve accessibility, affordability and quality for everyone.
Read Article: https://impact.economist.com/new-globalisation/childcare-dividend/
April 28, 2023 -
Early childhood educators give so much of themselves every day to support the learning and development of the District of Columbia’s children. DC Early Educator Experience (DC Early EdX) ― an event by educators for educators held during the D.C. Month of the Young Child ― is an opportunity for early childhood educators to decompress, connect with and learn from each other, raise their voices, and celebrate the important role they play for children, families and the entire community.
March 31, 2023 -
Across America, care workers help raise our children, assist seniors as they age with dignity, and support people with disabilities — giving families peace of mind and making it possible for millions of Americans to earn a paycheck while their loved ones are safe and secure. These unsung heroes strengthen our communities and form the backbone of our Nation’s economy. This month, we honor their extraordinary contributions and commit to supporting them with better pay, better benefits, and the recognition they have long deserved.
May 8, 2023 -
Angelique Speight-Marshall, Child Care Center Owner, Washington, D.C., specializes in caring for children with a variety of needs, and knows her critical value in our economy. Her message is to each of us - parents, providers, and anyone with a light of support - to join us on May 8 for the 2nd annual Day Without Child Care.
Sunday, February 26 - Tuesday February 28th
This year, NAEYC’s Public Policy Forum is back in-person! Join us as we work together to strengthen our advocacy skills, expand our policy knowledge, deepen our relationships, and build our power across states and communities!
February 22, 2023
Let's give a shoutout to our amazing teachers who play a crucial role in shaping the future by educating and supporting children.
This video highlights the importance of prioritizing and valuing teachers' work and creating a pipeline for them to reach the highest levels of leadership.
September 30, 2022
Let's celebrate! The victory to the recognition and effort of our teachers and educators to have children more prepared for the future regardless of color or race.
In this video, our teachers and educators show their emotions and how grateful they are for this recognition of labor education for our children
September 30, 2022
Emotional testimonies from educators. Our childcarers are important, and Our teachers are valuable. Let's keep investing in them!.
December 30, 2022
More than a third of D.C.’s child-care workers live in poverty. New city-funded bonuses are part of an innovative plan to raise their pay.
September 29, 2022
Let's celebrate! The victory to the recognition and effort of our teachers and educators to have children more prepared for the future regardless of color or race.
In this video, our teachers and educators show their emotions and how grateful they are for this recognition of labor education for our children.
October 28, 2021
Angelique Marshall is such an inspiring caregiver and advocate for children in D.C. Yesterday she spoke at a rally in support of #BuildBackBetter and just happened to also complete her first LENA Grow LENA Day at @Mspsdaycare, the child care center she owns.
October 27, 2021
"The children are our future, if we fight now for what we need we will have a better outcome" Angelique Marshall,
@SPACEsInAction
#DemsDeliver #BuildBackBetter
September 23, 2021
President Biden wants to give Americans four more years of free school: two years of pre-K and two of community college. In a two-part series, Today, Explained’s Haleema Shah explores the challenges of expanding public education.
Listen to the interview below on how DC's universal pre-K program affected infant and toddler care.
September 7, 2020
Angelique Speight-Marshall has come up with an ingenious idea to help the toddlers she looks after practice social distancing: She gave each of them a walkie-talkie. The kids squeal with delight as they run as far away from each other as possible, to talk.
"You have to think outside the box," Speight-Marshall says, "because the pandemic is changing the way health and safety practices have been used over the years."
July 14, 2020
Angelique Speight-Marshall is the owner of Mrs P's Child and Family Services. She has struggled to stay open, but she has a personal reason for doing so.
"I have a daughter who is 28 with special needs, and I understand the importance of people being able to go to work because I was one of those parents."
But the majority of the children she cares for are new. Several of her regular parents had to withdraw their children.
July 6, 2020
On July 6th and July 7th, DC Early Learning Collaborative, The Under 3 DC Coalition, and DCAEYC called out the ECE Community and Stakeholders to meet at Freedom Plaza in Washington D.C. for the #SaveChildCareRally after we learned that Mayor Muriel Bowser cut out $5 million from the child care subside program in her FY 21 proposal. Later, we found out it was miscalculation and the funds were restored into the budget. It was through the advocacy and bravery of SPACEs In Action leaders like Angelique Speight-Marshall, owner of Ms. P’s Child & Families Services, taking action to demand $10 million now and $10 million in FY 21 in child care stabilization funds.
#SpacesInAction #FamilyChildCareMatters #SupportECE #ChildcareBeenESSENTIAL
May 7, 2020
Angelique Speight-Marshall puts on protective gloves and slippers to protect her clients from the coronavirus inside her child care facility, March 2020.
April 23, 2020
Angelique Speight felt called to stay open to make sure society keeps functioning. “Who’s going to take care of the patients if nobody takes care of the doctors’ and the nurses’ children? How are you going to eat if the grocery stores are closed?” she asked. “I feel as though I’m doing a good service, not just for children but for the community.” Every parent of the children she’s caring for has an essential role: a pharmacist, a lab technician, a nurse, and a home health aide.
March 25, 2020
Angelique Speight-Marshall, who has operated Miss P’s Daycare out of her Northwest Washington home for two decades, is one of the few facilities to remain open. She said many of her clients work in health care and need to go to work.
March 13, 2020
Miss P’s Daycare is trying to stay open.
The already-cautious Angelique Speight-Marshall — who has operated the day care out of her Northwest Washington home for two decades — is being hypervigilant as the coronavirus outbreak threatens her operation and income.
June 19, 2019
I run a home-based child care facility in DC called Ms. P’s Child and Family Service. As the owner of a small business providing care for our youngest residents and future leaders, I make it possible for countless parents to go to work every day confident that their children are safe, learning and loved. I provide an invaluable service, I create jobs, and I pay taxes. I fuel the economy.