Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness

Did you know reading from birth builds vocabulary, sparks imagination and sets the stage for lifelong learning? 🧠 That’s why we’re proud to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Oklahoma families, delivering free, age-appropriate books to your door every month from birth to age 5.

👇Enroll your child or find out more about the program at the link below!
https://www.okschoolreadiness.org/dolly-partons-imagination-library

Happy three-year anniversary to Jon Trudgeon, our Director of Communications! 🎉 Jon works tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure OPSR’s mission is seen, heard and felt across Oklahoma. His creativity, dedication and witty sense of humor make him an invaluable part of our team. Thank you for all you do, Jon!

This summer, the OU Health Services — Child Study Center is partnering with the Metropolitan Library System to offer free Child Development and Autism screenings at the Midwest City, Southern Oaks and Jones Libraries.

Screenings are available to children 5 and under. Registration is required.

To learn more and register, visit the Metropolitan Library event’s page and select the date and location that works best for your family!

🔗 https://www.metrolibrary.org/events/upcoming

What a fantastic day at the 2026 Hispanic Child Care Providers Conference!

More than 100 child care providers from across Oklahoma gathered this past Saturday to learn, connect, and grow together. Attendees explored the latest research on brain development, discussed the critical role of play in early learning, and shared ideas and experiences with fellow providers from across the state.

By investing in the professional growth of child care providers and strengthening connections across the early childhood community, we are helping build a stronger, higher-quality child care system for Oklahoma's children and families. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event such a success!

Today, we’re celebrating two years with the incredible Erin Bell! 🎉

As Director of Early Literacy, Erin leads the Oklahoma Dolly Parton Imagination library, putting free books in the hands of children across the entire state and sparking a love of reading before they ever set foot in a classroom.

We’re so lucky to have her passion and leadership on our team. Happy anniversary, Erin! ⭐

As a mother-to-be, did you know your grocery list is literally building a brain? 🧠

🍏 Folic acid, iron, DHA, choline — these nutrients are doing BIG work from the very first weeks of pregnancy. Ask your healthcare provider about prenatal vitamins and nutrient-rich foods to fuel that growing mind!

Oklahoma families are struggling to afford child care — and the numbers don't lie. Infant care costs rose 27% from 2023 to 2025, and the average Oklahoma family now spends 15% of their income just to keep their kids in care.

Our Executive Director Grace Kelley spoke with KGOU and StateImpact Oklahoma about the perfect storm driving this crisis and what Oklahoma lawmakers are doing about it.

Child care is the backbone of our economy, our workforce and our families. Oklahoma deserves real solutions.

👇 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3RKrLQQ

The cost of childcare is too high for many Oklahoma families. How are lawmakers responding? Childcare costs are soaring. Infant care at childcare centers rose 27% from 2023 to 2025, according to the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness.

Every child deserves healthy meals this summer. Learn more about Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program and find a free meal site near you at the link: https://www.regionalfoodbank.org/summermeals/

The Summer Feeding Program is back! Starting today, children up to the age of 18 can receive free, nutritious meals throughout the summer months.

To find a site near you, visit rfbo.org/summermeals.

📚☀️ Education doesn't need to stop when school lets out. Keep the momentum going this summer! Engage your children daily with easy, enjoyable activities—try exploring the outdoors, cooking, sharing a book or practicing counting games. Consistent effort yields great results! 💡🧠

Preschool Development Grants Finance Manager Terri Davis is celebrating 2️⃣ with us! Terri is instrumental in keeping finances related to the PDG grants in perfect order. 💲 We appreciate her dedication and attention to detail ensuring the financial success of our programs‼️