Little Learners Childhood Connections

06/05/2026

🌸 May 2026 Employee of the Month 🌸

Join us in celebrating Aurora! 💖 She goes above and beyond for the children in the Child Care room, she loves and cares about them so much!

06/01/2026

☀️❤️ Summer Fun, Big Milestones & Career Opportunities at Little Learners! 💙🌱

There is so much happening at Little Learners Childhood Connections this June! From summer learning and family resources to exciting career opportunities, we are growing, learning, and celebrating together! 🎉

📖 In Our June Newsletter - https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:7460eb26-1db2-4f66-8584-32c41f556b80

📚 Summer Reading Tips to keep little minds growing
🌳 Family Health & Fitness ideas + local outdoor adventures
🥛 Important SUN Bucks 2026 information for eligible families
🍉 Early Head Start Summer Nutrition Fun activities
🎓 Celebrating our Early Head Start graduates and exciting transitions!

As we continue supporting children and families across our communities, we are also looking for amazing people to join our team! 💛

📢 NOW HIRING – Multiple Opportunities Available in Clay Center!
🍎 Center Aide Float
👶 EHS Center Aide
📚 Teacher Assistant Float - Based in Clay Center
✏️ Teacher Assistant
🧸 EHS Teachers – Life Center
💙 EHS Center Aide – Life Center

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you!

📍 Clay Center, KS
📞 Contact Amy Lee: 785-632-5399
🌐 Learn more & apply: www.littlelearnersks.org

Thank you to our families, staff, and community partners for helping us continue enriching the lives of children and families every day. 🌟

06/01/2026

💙 Every Head Start Story Matters 💙

Has Head Start or Early Head Start made a difference in your child’s life or your family’s journey? We would love for you to share your story! 🌟

The Kansas Head Start Association is collecting real stories from Kansas families about what Head Start has meant to them. Whether it helped your child prepare for kindergarten, supported your family during a difficult time, created lasting friendships, or helped your child grow and thrive — your voice matters.

📝 In just a few sentences, tell your story and help show the impact Head Start has on children and families across Kansas.

📢 Share your story here: https://ksheadstart.quorum.us/campaign/162806/

Your story may help inspire others and inform lawmakers about the importance of Head Start services for Kansas families. (Stories may be shared anonymously — no names of parents or children will be used.)

Together, we are enriching lives and building brighter futures. ❤️

KHSA Action Page for Current and Former Kansas Head Start Parents

05/29/2026

⭐ Help Us Celebrate Our Amazing Staff! ⭐

Parents, families, and community members — we want to hear from YOU! Who deserves to be Little Learners’ May Employee of the Month? 🎉

Nominate a staff member who made a difference in your child or family’s life this month. 💙

🗳️ Submit your nomination here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7L_RWjF5FEudMVPmv9qipLcQaOnS4S9DhQPFHByVvYJUMVA3VDlJQkJHODlQSUVaT1YyQlZYWE01Sy4u&origin=QRCode

05/19/2026

🌟Do you have a passion for supporting children and families in your community? ❤️ We are looking for an Early Head Start Family Service Worker to join our team and help make a difference in the lives of infants, toddlers, pregnant women, and families.🌟

👶 Position: Early Head Start Family Service Worker
📍 Organization: Little Learners Childhood Connections

💙 📲 Apply Today!
Complete your application online at: https://www.littlelearnersks.org/careers/

📧 Send your resume to: [email protected]

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post! 💜

05/19/2026

🎉✨ Celebrating 61 Years of Head Start! ✨🎉

For 61 years, the Head Start program has helped children and families build strong foundations for learning, health, and lifelong success ❤️📚

Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone and hear from new OHS Director, Lizbeth Casco White, as she reflects on the lasting impact Head Start has had on children and families across the nation 🌟👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 and shares her vision for the future of the program.

From school readiness and family support to health, nutrition, and community connections—Head Start continues to make a difference, one child and one family at a time 💙💛💚

🎥 Watch and celebrate with us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to what’s next for Head Start!

Source: https://headstart.gov/video/celebrating-61-years-head-start-program-director-lizbeth-casco-white?cid=4043f795b624b84a4134ce42066ddebe

05/13/2026

🧪💥 BOOM! Science was exploding with excitement in our 3–5 year old classrooms! 💥🧪

Our little scientists put on their thinking caps and watched as simple ingredients turned into an exciting eruption right before their eyes! 🌋✨ From bubbling reactions to wide-eyed smiles, this experiment was full of curiosity, laughter, and hands-on learning.

We love watching our learners ask questions, make observations, and get excited about the world around them. Who knew learning could be this explosive? 😄❤️

05/12/2026

🌟 BIG NEWS, CONCORDIA! 🌟

Little Learners Childhood Connections is excited to announce a NEW Head Start site coming to Concordia for the 2026–2027 school year — and we’re looking for caring, passionate individuals to join our team! ❤️💛💙

We’re now hiring for multiple positions, including:
✨ Site Director
✨ Teacher Assistant
✨ Center Aide
✨ Bus Driver

If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families every single day, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Send resumes to: [email protected]

🌐 Apply online: https://www.littlelearnersks.org/careers/

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging someone who would be a great fit! 💚

05/11/2026

✨ BIG NEWS from Little Learners Childhood Connections! ✨

We’re excited to announce the opening of a brand-new Early Head Start classroom this September inside the new Multi-Generational Life Center! 🎉👶📚

We are currently hiring for multiple positions, including:
🍎 Site Director/Lead Teacher
🍎 Teachers
🍎 Center Aides

If you’re passionate about supporting children, families, and your community, we’d love to have you join our team! ❤️

📍 Apply Today!
📞 785-632-5399
🌐 https://www.littlelearnersks.org/careers/

📧 Send resumes to: [email protected]

05/08/2026

Happy Provider Appreciation Day to the incredible child care providers we are proud to partner with through our Early Head Start Child Care Partnership program! 💙

Today we celebrate the important work our providers do each day to create safe, loving, and enriching environments where children can learn and grow. Through this partnership, providers help support school readiness, child development, family engagement, and high-quality care for the families we serve.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, teamwork, and the love you pour into children every single day. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are so grateful to partner with you in enriching the lives we touch. ✨

Happy Provider Appreciation Day! 💛

April Tate - Tater Tots
Lakeside learning Tree Wakefield
Cozy Corner Learning Center
CCCC Children's Learning Center
Denita Baker - The Nuture Nest KS