One of the biggest challenges we face is having the financial security that we need to effectively run the early childhood education center.

 The early years are the most valuable years when it comes to educating our children. 

 By the time that your child is off of the waitlist, your child is now two- or three-years-old.

I really think that colleges and places really need to focus a little more on learning about kids on the spectrum and kids with mental illness and mental disabilities.

I would like to see the state officials and representatives allocate [funding] ... to be able to pay our staff accommodating wages for all of their hard work and dedication to the child care industry.