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Farm - To - Early Care
Picture from Opportunity School Edwards Campus Outdoor Classroom
The Farm Fresh Initiative created by the Texas Agriculture to encourage young Texans to eat more fresh and local foods. The Initiative is focused on gardens, educational opportunities and incorporating local products into meals. The goal is to create positive relationships between Texas children and local food.
Ways to incorporate local food into your early learning program
Texas Rising Star quality measures address Farm to Child Care information and support, when looking at a programs Farm to Early Care and education policies and resources in the acceptable health and nutrition practices.
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Business Resource
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Director PLC
Join Us Online,
Wednesday, December 18th
from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Topic: Working with the SBDC
SBDC provides one-on-one assistance in a number of areas to help your business reach its potential.
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Frog Street Infant/Toddler Curriculum Presentation
December 3, 2024, 01:00 PM Central Time
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Frog Street Preschool and Pre-K Curriculum Presentation
December 5, 2024, 01:00 PM Central Time
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Feature Spotlight
Bright Minds Academy
Voted Best of Amarillo Community’s Choice Awards
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Bright Minds Academy is a childcare, preschool, and Spanish learning center with three locations in Amarillo for infants to 5-year-olds and one location in Bushland, Texas for toddlers to 5-year-olds. With individualized attention, a nurturing environment and extracurricular activities, they provide everything children need to excel in their early-childhood education.
Bright Minds Academy is locally owned and operated by Joanna Lowe, a Texas Certified Teacher with 10 years of teaching experience in the Amarillo School District. After years of childcare experience and working closely with Joanna, Makayla Oberlin, opened her own preschool in Bushland. She has successfully brought a much-needed service to the Bushland community.
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"Thank you to our amazing team that works hard every day to do what is best for children! And thank you to our parents for your support and entrusting us with who you love the most. Winning Best of Amarillo three years in a row is a great honor, and we will continue to strive to do better every year!" Joanna Lowe & Makayla Oberlin |
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Kids Kollege is a Licensed Center located in Canyon, Texas. They are licensed for 85 children and accept children 18 months to 4 years. The director is Tiffany Whigham. The program has 25 part time staff members with 5 open classrooms.
The program had their Recertification and earned a 3 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Tiffany Lewis and Christie Wall are the Mentors.
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McLellan Learning Center is one of 7 locations of Children's Learning Centers of Amarillo, Inc. Newly remodeled, McLellan serves children ages 6 weeks through 10 years. At the heart of the center is Pam Bagley, who has been Director for the past 28 years. McLellan employs 14 staff and is licensed for 125 children. McLellan is a 4-star TRS center and participates in Texas School Ready for Toddlers. Fun fact: many children's parents also attended McLellan growing up!
The program had their Recertification and earned a 4 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Marissa Moore is the Mentor.
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Paula Cook has a Licensed Child Care Home located in Perryton, Texas with a total capacity of 12 children and serves all ages. Paula Cook has been a Licensed Child Care Home since 2019.
The program earned a 4 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Rhonda Hodges is the Mentor.
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Sunshine Valley Child Care Center is a Licensed Center located in Amarillo, Texas. They are licensed for 68 children and accept all ages. The director is Shara Owens. The program has 6 staff members with 4 open classrooms.
The program earned a 2 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Aimee Rossi is the Mentor.
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Tulia Child Development Center is a Licensed Center located in Tulia, Texas. They are licensed for 120 children and accept all ages. Tulia Child Development has 7 classrooms open, and 54 students enrolled. . |
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Our mission is to give children the opportunity to play, learn. and grow in a safe environment. We offer services through Region 16 Early HeadStart and Pre-K Partnership with Tulia Independent School District. This center is led by Tulia Child Development Board, Director Sonia Thomas and Assistant Director Christan Ceballos |
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The program had their Recertification and earned a 4 Star Texas Rising Star Certification. Tiffany Lewis is the Mentor.
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If your Early Learning Program has Spotlight worthy news, please submit the information to Cynthia Hixon at chixon@wspanhandle.com
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Welcome
New Providers to Child Care Services
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PSP CISD Early Learning Academy is a Licensed Child Care Center located in Stinnett, Texas with a total capacity of 59 children and accept all ages. The Director is Amanda Cothrin. |
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If your Early Learning Program needs assistance with resources or business supports, please contact me Cynthia Hixon, Child Care Industry Support Specialist and I will do my best to get the information you need. I can be reached Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm and my office is at Workforce Solutions, 3120 Eddy St., Amarillo, TX 79106 my direct line is 806-350-1722 or via email at CHIXON@wspanhandle.com.
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To schedule a meeting or a visit with me click the button below.
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This document contains vital information about requirements, rights, determinations, and/or responsibilities for accessing workforce system services. Language services, including the interpretation/translation of this document, are available free of charge upon request.
Este documento contiene información importante sobre los requisitos, los derechos, las determinaciones y las responsabilidades del acceso a los servicios del sistema de la fuerza laboral. Hay disponibles servicios de idioma, incluida la interpretación y la traducción de documentos, sin ningún costo y a solicitud.
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Workforce Solutions Panhandle is committed to Keeping the Texas Panhandle Working!
Workforce Solutions Panhandle assists employers and job seekers throughout our 26-county region, and partners with the Texas Workforce Commission to provide the largest job-matching database in the State of Texas.
Workforce Solutions Panhandle is overseen by the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC), the fiscal and administrative agent for workforce development programs and services provided to employers and job seekers in the Texas Panhandle.
Learn more about the services we offer on the What We Do Page, or by visiting a relevant section of our website for employers, job seekers, or for child care assistance.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech impaired customers may contact: Relay Texas: 800-735-2989 (TDD) and 711 (Voice) Equal Opportunity is the Law
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