At Think Small, we are committed to championing policies and practices that empower just, inclusive, and equitable early childhood care and education systems.

2024年1月25日 · Think Small created the Child Care Cost Calculator to share information with parents about what the impact would be if the state and/or federal government acted on a commonly cited goal, a goal that the Minnesota Legislature actually passed into law in 2023, of creating a child care system where no family would have to pay more than 7% of their ...

2020年12月10日 · It is hard to resist seeing family and I am scared we will be stretched too thin. I am also worried about financial support ending 12/31/20.” Creative Kids Academy aims to provide the best care possible with creative learning in mind.

Join us for our upcoming Small Talks webinar Beyond Red Tape: Innovating Child Care Licensing and Quality Standards. Register now!

2017年10月17日 · Small Talks features leaders who share key insights on early childhood education and discuss innovative solutions to early learning issues in Minnesota. By Kristie Thorson, Communications Specialist Small Talks took place at the Wilder Center in St. Paul on Tuesday, October 10, 2017.

2020年5月15日 · “I just ask that you realize we are essential business owners ALL the time, not just during the pandemic.” When Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued the stay-at-home order, Jean Mathison announced she would be closing her family child care program in …

Cultural, biological, and environmental factors influence ALL children’s behaviors and development. Explore influences on child development and recognize the importance of individual behavioral differences through a cultural lens.

2023年5月30日 · Previous experiences made me feel like the worlds of practice, policy, and research were siloed apart from each other, but when I attended my first Senate hearing in February, Dr. Megan Gunnar, a University of Minnesota Professor and Think Small Board Member, gave a high-level overview of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their …

Join us for our upcoming Small Talks webinar Beyond Red Tape: Innovating Child Care Licensing and Quality Standards. Register now!

In this exclusive Think Small Institute course, you will gain insight into the steps licensing authorities take during investigations and understand their power as it relates to your license. You will explore the differences between objective and subjective documentation, helping you maintain accurate and effective records.