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Funded by the Mississippi Department of Human Services, the Mississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center meets the needs of early childhood educators, families, and young children with disabilities by providing high quality early childhood inclusion.
06/12/2026
Check out this interactive visual schedule created by Lisa Stewart, a preschool teacher at Cadence Academy in Southaven! Each piece can be moved to show exactly where the class is in their daily routine. This hands-on tool gives her little learners a sense of predictability by helping them know what’s coming next to support navigating routines with ease and confidence.
06/10/2026
Gulf Coast military families! We can't wait to see you at our June military play date. Join us next Thursday for story-time and crafts!
Donut Day was so sweet 🍩 thanks for stopping by!
06/03/2026
Join us this Friday at our Gulfport and Hattiesburg locations as we celebrate National Donut Day! We'll read, If You Give a Dog a Donut, and create fun donut-themed crafts.
06/01/2026
July trainings are now available. Find us on https://portal.lift-ed.ms/ to register!
We had a great time learning about routines at our Spring events. Thanks for coming!
05/27/2026
You can start building routines for your child as early as infancy!
Simple, predictable routines help babies feel safe, secure, and ready for what’s next. Support your baby’s social-emotional development with these ideas you can try at home.
05/22/2026
We are closed, Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day. See you all Tuesday!
May 20th is Flower Day - the perfect reminder to slow down, step outside, breathe, and practice mindfulness! 🌸🌷
05/14/2026
Gulf Coast military families, join us next Thursday for our military playdate! We can't wait to see you there!