Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness

We're proud to support Oklahoma's early childhood educators! 💙

When teachers have access to high-quality professional development, children benefit. Congratulations to Mrs. Becca and Mrs. Shelby for investing in new strategies that will help create safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments for their youngest learners.

Thank you to Norman Public Schools for your commitment to early childhood education—we're honored to be your partner!

Rising costs are stretching families with young children thin, and clean diapers are often one of the first things to slip out of reach.

That’s why we’re proud to support the National Diaper Bank Network’s One Big Baby Shower, a nationwide diaper drive helping families afford one of the most basic items a baby needs. Every gift goes directly to families through local diaper banks.

Give a family one less reason to worry by giving today: https://nationaldiaperbank.app.neoncrm.com/forms/one-big-baby-shower

Summer fun and sunshine go hand in hand, but the heat can sneak up on little ones fast! ☀️

Here are some tips to keep your young kiddos safe this summer:
⭐ Play outside in the morning or evening, not peak heat
⭐ Take frequent water and shade breaks
⭐ Dress them in loose, light-colored clothing
⭐ Watch for fussiness, heavy sweating or unusual tiredness — early signs they’re overheating

Twenty-one years, and every single one has made OPSR better. 💛

Today we’re celebrating Keila Garcia’s 21 years with OPSR. Her generous heart, sharp instincts and way of bringing out the best in everyone make her one of a kind.

Congratulations, Keila! 🎉

Have you ever wanted to help early childhood educators grow their careers? Our partners at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education have an opening for you.

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are hiring a full-time Scholarship Administrator to support the Scholars for Excellence in Child Care program, helping child care professionals across Oklahoma earn their CDA credential through the Early Education: Pathway to Your National Credential program.

If you have a background in child development and a passion for supporting the people who support our youngest learners, this one's for you.

Learn more and apply at the link in the comment below!

A museum trip can be more than just a fun outing!

Storytime Science at Science Museum Oklahoma pairs a read-aloud with a hands-on activity inspired by the book. It’s early literacy and discovery rolled into one morning. 📚🔬

The program is designed for kids under 6 and is free with general admission.
Learn more by clicking the link in the comment below!

Our own Erin Bell joined Oklahoma's News 4 this week to talk about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and why those first five years matter so much. About 90% of a child's brain development happens before kindergarten, and a free book in the mailbox every month helps families make the most of that window.

Oklahoma is just four counties away from statewide coverage. Check your ZIP code and enroll your child at the link in the comment below.

Ever notice how your baby coos back when you sing to them? That’s not just adorable—it’s brain-building. 🧠

Experts call it “serve and return.” You offer a smile, a song or a silly sound, and your baby answers back.

These little exchanges build language, thinking skills and connection. 💛

📚 When we read to our youngest learners, we’re opening doors to bigger vocabularies, stronger parent-child bonds and brighter futures in the classroom and beyond!

From birth to age 5, every page you turn together makes a difference. So tonight, pick up a book and open a new door. ✨