State Rep. Nabeela Syed Joins Storytime LIVE!

Kiddie Academy® of Arlington Heights recently welcomed State Representative, Nabeela Syed, to our Storytime LIVE! event. Not only did Rep. Syed read aloud to our students, but she also reminded us of the importance of nurturing young minds and supporting families in our community. 

As a leading voice on the Illinois House Child Care Access and Early Childhood Education Committee, Rep. Syed has been a tireless advocate for expanding access to high-quality preschool and child care. Her deep commitment to early childhood education and support for the early education workforce aligns with our mission at Kiddie Academy, making it a true honor to have her join us for this special event. 

“It was such a pleasure to have Representative Nabeela Syed join us for Storytime LIVE!,” said Preeti Gulati, Executive Director of Kiddie Academy of Arlington Heights. “Her passion really shines through, and the children were delighted by her presence. It means so much to us to have a local leader so engaged in the work we do every day, and we are incredibly grateful for her support of programs that help young children and working parents thrive.”  

Rep. Syed has supported major investments in programs like Smart Start Illinois, which expands access to preschool, home-visiting services, and child care for working families. She champions legislation that strengthens the early education workforce, and her policy focus reflects a deep commitment to ensuring that every child has a strong start through equitable early learning opportunities. 

We are so thankful to Rep. Syed for taking the time to join us and connect with our children, as well as supporting early childhood education in our community.