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.

 You shouldn't have to choose between child care, food, water, or paying your bills.

We have daycare providers that are closing down. They don't have their money coming in, and it's hard for them to keep their doors open, to help with the children.

You want to make [the children] feel like they're at home or make them feel like they are part of your life as much as you're part of their life.