SmartKids Child Care & Learning Center-Washington

04/27/2023

Picture Day is coming on May 2nd! Lifetouch Preschool Photography, known for capturing images from infants to toddlers for preschools and daycares nationwide, will capture our photos this year. For more information about Picture Day, check out the flyer provided or visit https://preschoolportraits.lifetouch.com/get-ready-for-picture-day.

Mark your calendar!

10/24/2022

AAAAAA CHOOOO! AHN helps you prepare for cough and cold season.

"My kids bring home the worst germs. What can I do to stop the never-ending rounds of runny noses, coughs, and colds?" Despite your best efforts, your

10/24/2022

Event and Activities to plan your November with your SmartKids

So many great things to do in November in Pittsburgh for families! So many things to do in November in Pittsburgh! Check out this guide.

10/18/2022

Caring for yourself is Caring for your SmartKid. Take the time to check out one of these engaging sessions focusing on the caregiver. 🥰

Are you a single mom or caregiver in need of self-care?

Women’s Rap provides a safe place for communication, encouragement, and reflection. Join us for a group discussion to build your confidence, gratitude, and supportive relationships with other women.

Also, check out other Caregiver Session events hosted at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center!

LEARN MORE: https://tryingtogether.org/event/womens-rap-virtual-sessions/2022-10-14/

10/18/2022

Lights On Afterschool is a nationwide event celebrating the important role of afterschool programs in the lives of children, families, and communities.

10/18/2022

Not-so-SPOOKY Halloween events of PGH!

Dozens of fun Halloween events for Pittsburgh families! Check out this lineup of Halloween events for Pittsburgh families!

10/18/2022

64! Fall Fun and Engaging Learning Activities for your SmartKids!

Enjoy three months of fun, kid-focused fall events in Pittsburgh. Dozens and dozes of kid-friendly fall events in Pittsburgh and beyond.

10/12/2022

LifeTouch Portrait orders are due 10/14/2022!

Use the code Fall22 to save 20% on full price packages.

10/11/2022

Are you ready for the First Annual Family Fall Fest presented by Kidsburgh? Join Kidsburgh and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Saturday, October 15th for a

10/11/2022

New museum to explore with your SmartKids!

Moonshot Museum has a mission: letting every kid know there’s a place for them in space. Moonshot Museum opens soon: Details here!

10/07/2022

Pittsburgh region outings for you and your SmartFamily.

So many things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend! 10 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend with kids: Details here.

10/05/2022

The child care crisis is real – 513 child care centers in PA are closed!

The latest data from OCDEL show that since March of 2020, 513 child care providers have closed their doors. Let’s play that out – if each provider was caring for 20 children, that’s 10,206 families locked out of the child care and unable to work. If nothing changes this November, that number will continue to rise.

The childcare system will collapse if we don’t elect more childcare champions to Harrisburg in this upcoming election!

We’ve already asked all candidates in PA to sign our pledge and fill out our candidate survey, but only half have responded. Half of the candidates either don’t care or don’t get it! WE NEED YOUR HELP.

Check out the candidate survey and pledge page right now – are we still waiting for your candidate to commit to saving child care? CLICK HERE and demand that they tell us what they’ll do for early learning! Research shows that as few as 15 people emailing a state representative about the same topic will garner a response from their office – CAN YOU PLEASE GET 15 FRIENDS to email your representative this week!

TELL EVERY CANDIDATE THAT YOU ARE A CHILD CARE VOTER!

Our child care voters MUST go to the polls in November, but to get important updates between now and then be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Onward!

All the best,

Kyle


Kyle McMillen, M.A., M.A. (he/him/his)
Early Childhood Education Civic Engagement Coordinator
Children First (formally PCCY)
[email protected]
215-563-5848 x16 office