Ages 0-3

For years, Kahn-Tineta Smith dreamed of becoming a teacher. Now she’s navigating small-group instruction, kids tossing Cheerios on the floor, and all that comes with her job.

Murals, games, and a ‘story wheel’ are among the strategies researchers say can promote academic achievement and child development.

In Philadelphia, 83% of early childhood programs are currently facing a staffing shortage and nearly 3,000 children are on a waitlist.