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Knowledge Is Walking!
It’s always exciting when one of our infants takes their first steps—but it’s even more special when it happens a little early! Recently, our preschool team saw that one of our little ones, Knowledge, was showing all the signs that he was ready to walk. His curiosity, determination, and growing strength were clear indicators…
Read MoreFull STEAM Ahead: Summer Fun + Learning at Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter
☀️ Big Ideas. Little Learners. Endless Discovery. ☀️ Summer is officially in full swing at the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, and we’re going Full STEAM Ahead! From vanilla ice cream experiments to bubbling science reactions, every day is bursting with joy, curiosity, and hands-on learning. Our kiddos aren’t just having fun they’re building confidence, coordination,…
Read MoreLITTLE Grant Institute!
LITTLE Grant Institute was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center in Atlanta, GA. The event brought together a group of dedicated professionals, including infant and toddler teachers, curriculum coordinators, lead support teachers, and directors from the Early Childhood Education program at the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter. With…
Read MoreThe Week of the Young Child Celebration 2025!
The Week of the Young Child Celebration (WOYC) is a cherished national event led by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Every April, this week highlights the importance of early learning and honors the educators and advocates who uplift our youngest learners. This year, from April 7–11, 2025, the celebration takes…
Read MoreCountdown to Legacy Builders Celebration 2025 – The Statistic Is Not the Story
We’re excited to spotlight this year’s distinguished speakers! This year’s Legacy Builders Celebration (LBC25) will feature a dynamic panel of experts in early childhood education, adult mental health, behavioral therapy and housing instability. Together, they’ll explore the power of a holistic approach—addressing every facet of our clients’ lives to help them build lasting legacies and…
Read MoreOccupational Therapy is for Everyone! – Lindsey’s Amazing 2025 Capstone
The Day Shelter has a new addition in occupational therapy doctoral student, Lindsey! Lindsey is working on her capstone project (required to complete her PhD). Her primary objectives are 1) to support the Georgia State occupational therapy students that visit the Day Shelter and provide services regularly and 2) to increase access to occupational therapy…
Read MoreWhat’s in Your Toolbox? – Expanding Parent Support in 2025
What’s in Your Toolbox? Equipping Children with Every Tool At the Day Shelter, we often talk about toolboxes, all those things that help our gears turn. For some of our child service providers such as occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and play therapists, these toolboxes consist of a wide range of tools for our kiddos to…
Read MoreFidelity National Financial Powers a $7,200 Impact!
Fidelity National Financial’s Office Fundraiser! We’re throwing it back to December! With all the holiday hustle and bustle, we wanted to spotlight these incredible friends of ours a bit more here in the new year. Shane Rogers and his wonderful office mates at Fidelity National Financial (FNF) raised $3,600 and got a company matching gift…
Read MoreAmazing Announcement: 2025 LITTLE Grant Program for Early Education!
Building Brighter Futures with the LITTLE Grant Program The LITTLE Grant empowers early education facilities with more resources! At the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter (Day Shelter), we know how powerful early education can be for children experiencing homelessness. That’s why we’re so excited to share some great news—our Infant and Toddler programs have been awarded…
Read MoreBELIEVE: The Polar Express Experience!
The Polar Express experience brought its holiday magic to our kiddos this month! The experience included watching The Polar Express movie, sipping on hot cocoa, and enjoying the thrill of the train ride. Our students also shared a wonderful lunch and received thoughtful gifts, generously provided by our friends at D’Juan’s New Orleans Bistro. The…
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