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What our minds, bodies, spirits and souls need to grow P.S. – We’re sponges!

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The text is true to the spirit of those depicted, if not actually their words… Paul Wessel CT Parent Power 4/27/11

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Why can’t we have a play yard like this at my daycare?

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This is the best job I could ever imagine. So why does it pay so little I have to moonlight at Walmart ?

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Why does dealing with the State feel like this?

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Why don’t they just do what the research says?

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We just want to learn as much as we can so we can become whatever we imagine.

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Connecticut needs a Commissioner of Early Childhood Education & Care.

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What do you mean, not every kid gets to go to daycare?

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Seven agencies – and no one in charge? This is no way to support children and families!

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Every day should be filled with reading, good food and lots of running and jumping!

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Why are they making me do first grade work in kindergarten?

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I wish I could afford the tuition at that daycare my doctor’s kid goes to.

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Family child care providers are eager to become full players in a professional system.

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I wish there was a way I could afford health care.

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I’d really like to help my employees find good quality child care. Where do I look?

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Should I worry that he doesn’t “know his letters” yet?

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Infants and toddlers receive less funding than preschoolers even though they cost nearly twice as much.

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It’s a no-brainer – every kid deserves all-day kindergarten.

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How do we connect young children with the physical and mental health care they need?

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As teachers, we feel unappreciated and treated like babysitters.

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This is how many friends I have who can’t find quality, affordable child care.

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Providing an opportunity for every child to have access to early childhood education and to attend pre-K programs is critical to Connecticut’s future.

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I like it when they stop trying to teach us and just let us learn.

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Parents need help to organize and hold our elected officials accountable!

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We need to take this community work to the state level.

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I invite you to spend a day in my shoes….

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We are here because children need a voice too!

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We spend $600 MILLION every year – and we need to know what we’re getting for it!

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I just love all these new books!

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I’m glad I finally figured out something we both like doing!

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You hold. I pour. And we’ll make water together.

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This child is SO ready to learn….

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Why do I have to fill out 5 different forms from 3 different agencies?

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How am I supposed to tell the difference between all these centers?

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I can’t believe the paperwork the State puts me through!

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Fragmented programming for young children splinters the effectiveness of what we’re paying for.

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Making change takes a long time. I’m glad they brought us books.

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Let’s help kids get the skills they need to succeed in school – and in life.

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Why can’t these adults get their act together?

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It is crucial that we speak up for our children.

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We really can coordinate all of this so much better.

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Why do we need an early childhood system that works for families and young children?