McComb City EXCEL By 5 Coalition

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Presentation transcript:

McComb City EXCEL By 5 Coalition

What Is EXCEL BY 5? An innovative early childhood community certification process focusing on a community’s young children Emphasizes the important roles parents and early childhood educators play in the lives of children during their most formative years – birth to age 5.

McComb The Candidate Community Accepted the challenge to become a certified EXCEL BY 5 “child-friendly” community Supports parents and children by connecting them with the available resources and services they need to lead healthy, strong lives.

McComb EXCEL BY 5 Coalition formed in August 2011 Developing a Community Action Plan that provides events and services for McComb area families and early childhood educators.

OUR GOAL All children will be healthier and better prepared for kindergarten and first grade.

4 Focus Areas Community Involvement Early Care and Education Family and Parent Support Health and Safety

Community Needs Assessment Surveys circulated to Families at childcare centers and schools Health care providers Childcare center providers

Community Involvement Community leaders will promote resources and support city-wide events. Community leaders, organizations, and businesses are stakeholders and will support early childhood development opportunities in the City of McComb.

Family and Parent Support The Positive: There are many resources, organizations, community events, and support networks available in our community. Areas of Need Parents are unaware of the available resources Develop a Family Resource Guide Family Resource Center More community-wide annual family events Family education sessions/workshops

Early Care and Education Children in McComb 0-5 1,396 24 Full Time Child Care Centers Licensed for 1,699 59% Occupancy 1,007 72% of all children 0-5 Where are the other 389 (28%) children? Parent(s) Grandparents Unlicensed Providers

Health and Safety Surveys were completed by local pediatricians and family doctors. Health issues: Immunizations and health checkups. Health risk: Obesity, poor nutrition, and safety issues

Community Action Plan Town Hall Meeting Community Resource Guide Family Resource Center Volunteers for events/activities Information packets Education Partner Meetings Community-wide family events

QUESTIONS?

Contact Information McComb EXCEL BY 5