Thrive By 5 Louisville

Behind every strong start is a dedicated educator.

Dozens of future educators are getting paid $1,200 to complete training and start a career to supporting children every day.

Learn how you can start or grow your career in early learning: thriveby5louisville.org/educators/

What does it take to help more children get a strong start?

Thrive By 5 Louisville Executive Director Reylene Robinson recently joined Kelsey Starks on KET's Inside Louisville to discuss the importance of early learning and Thrive by 5 Louisville's work supporting children and families.

Watch the conversation now!

Louisville’s Early Childhood Education Pilot: Thrive By 5 | Inside Louisville Thrive By 5 Louisville is a nonprofit established to implement a five-year plan for universal pre-K in Louisville. Hear from program leaders on its phased approach and goals for expansion, and go inside one of the pilot programs already underway. A 2026 KET production.

"You're impacting many."

When we invest in early learning spaces, we're creating environments where children can focus, explore, and grow.

After receiving new materials through Thrive By 5 Louisville's supply list fund, one educator shared:

“If no one told you that you were awesome and we appreciate what you do, let me be the first to say it… you're impacting many.”

From reading corners to everyday learning moments, these updates are already making a difference for both educators and the children they care for.

Because when educators have the tools they need, children have the chance to thrive. 💛

Sometimes the most important improvements happen behind the scenes.

Through Thrive By 5 Louisville's Capital Improvement Grant, Kids Academy was able to replace aging water lines with multiple leaks.

Investments like these help create strong early learning environments for children every day.

Am I making the right choice for my child?

If you've asked yourself this, you're not alone.

Finding child care can feel overwhelming, but Thrive is here to walk you through your options and take the next step with confidence.

Get started at the link in bio.

Thrive By 5 Louisville Executive Director Reylene Robinson joined Dawne Gee on WAVE Country to talk about Family Access Scholarships and how Thrive is helping more families access high-quality early learning.

Thank you to Dawne Gee (WAVE-TV) and WAVE Country for helping bring attention to this important work supporting children, families, and early learning providers.

Watch the interview here: https://www.wave3.com/2026/05/28/thrive-by-5-louisville-highlights-family-access-scholarship-early-childhood-education-jefferson-county/

Interested in a scholarship or know someone who could benefit? Learn more and get started at: thriveby5louisville.org/scholarships

You shouldn’t have to choose between work and your child’s care.

Child care costs can feel overwhelming, but there are options that can make early learning more affordable for your family.

Connect with a Family Navigator to find ways to reduce the cost of early learning.

https://thriveby5louisville.org/families/navigation/

What children learn is shaped by where they learn.

Through facility grants, Thrive By 5 Louisville is helping centers create spaces designed for growth, like play kitchens, reading corners, dress-up areas, and child-sized tables and chairs.

These aren’t just materials. They help children build language, creativity, independence, and social skills every day.

They also give educators the tools they need to create a calm, engaging environment where children thrive.

Follow along to see how we’re strengthening early learning spaces across Louisville.

Leadership matters when building stronger systems for children and families.

We're proud to see Thrive By 5 Louisville Executive Director Reylene Robinson featured in Louisville Business First's People on the Move.

Reylene bring more than 20 years of experience supporting children, families, and communities through collaboration, advocacy, and systems-level work. Her leadership continues to help move forward Thrive's work to expand access to high-quality early learning and stronger support for families.

Congratulations, Reylene on this recognition.