Early Learning Articles

Head Start: An essential program in the Kansas City region
October 12, 2026 | Posted in Early Learning
I love Head Start.

October is Head Start Awareness Month, a time to recognize Head Start's importance in the Kansas City region.

Summit to focus on future of early childhood education
October 12, 2026 | Posted in Early Learning
Liberty Memorial with Kansas City skyline behind

The Unlocking Kansas City’s Future: An Early Childhood & Economic Opportunity Summit will take place on Nov. 9.

MARC supports KCMO first responders Tri-Share Child Care pilot
March 16, 2026 | Posted in Early Learning
MARC Early Learning staff member recently provided information about the Child Care Works First Responders program at an informational meeting..

The MARC Early Learning department is helping the city of Kansas City, Missouri, sign up first responders for a new Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program by providing information and answering questions at city open enrollment events.

Showcasing high-quality early learning in the Kansas City region
February 19, 2026 | Posted in Early Learning
Kansas City reporters tour EarlystART Early Childhood Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Step inside community‑based efforts to expand access, support the workforce and highlight early childhood programs.

Employers sought for cost-share child care program
February 2, 2026 | Posted in Early Learning
Happy children

A new program is opening doors for employers who want to strengthen their workforce by helping employees access affordable, reliable child care.

MARC Head Start updates
October 16, 2025 | Posted in Early Learning
A MARC Head Start teacher reads to children

MARC is sharing information related to the impacts of the federal government shutdown on MARC Head Start sites. Please read below for the latest updates.

MARC Head Start welcomes new direct service providers
October 13, 2025 | Posted in Early Learning
Guadalupe Centers at Thomas Roque MARC Head Start hosted an open house for families

Number of student spots available remains unchanged.

Businesses needed for new program tackling child care affordability
September 29, 2025 | Posted in Early Learning
Children with teacher in a child care center

Missouri Child Care Works aims to reduce costs by up to 75%

MARC Head Start staff prepare for new school year
August 19, 2025 | Posted in Early Learning
MARC Head Start education staff

Annual training focuses on strengthening skills, celebrating children.

Missouri Child Care Exchange will help families who need child care
July 7, 2025 | Posted in Early Learning
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MARC to start recruitment for interested employers.