Education Resources for Parents and Caregivers
VPM provides parents and caregivers of children ages 0–8, especially those in underrepresented populations, with content and resources to help their families prepare for school and life.
Helping Little Learners
When, Then 90by5 Messaging Campaign
Learn how VPM's 90by5 initiative is helping Central Virginia prepare 90 percent of children for school by age 5.
Learn MoreThe Basics
Five simple, powerful ways every family can give their child a great start in life.
Learn MoreReading Doesn’t Just Happen
Tips and resources to help parents and caregivers build strong reading habits at home with young children.
Learn MoreNationally Produced Resources for Children and Families
VPM Produced Resources for Children and Families
Circle Time at Home
Story time, songs and play activities from VPM's early childhood team, designed to make learning at home joyful and easy.
Learn MoreSongs and Stories with Mary and Mike
Sing-alongs and storytelling videos that help young children build language, literacy, and a lifelong love of music.
Learn MoreVPM's Community Partners
VPM partners with families, educators, and community organizations to connect critical early learning resources directly where children live, work, and play.
Early Childhood Care and Education News Library
VPM expands 90by5 messaging campaign into Charlottesville
February 12, 2026 — Announcements
Learn MoreData: Virginia's early childhood education providers are succeeding
January 2, 2026 — VPM News
Learn MoreTake a look: VPM provides early learning resources for Charlottesville area WIC offices
July 25, 2025 — Announcements
Learn MoreVPM partners with the community to build 'Learning Neighborhoods'
September 25, 2024 — Announcements
Learn MoreVPM's September 2025 community engagement includes more events and more awards
October 1, 2025 — Education
Learn MoreSpanish class from Turner Ashby H.S. finds new interests in tour at VPM
April 21, 2025 — Education
Learn MoreOur Early Childhood Team
Mary Jo Grieve
Leading VPM's early care and education priorities across Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley.
ecce@vpm.orgTerri Allard
Producer, Charlottesville Inside-Out.
ecce@vpm.org