Senator Tara Durant Visits Kiddie Academy® of Stafford in Honor of Early Education

Kiddie Academy^® of Stafford was proud to welcome Virginia State Senator Tara Durant earlier this month. During her time at the Academy, Senator Durant toured the facility, met with staff, and engaged in meaningful conversations about early childhood education, advocacy efforts, and the importance of supporting working families. Casey Miller, the CEO of the Kiddie Academy brand, was also in attendance, underscoring the importance of this meaningful visit.

One of the highlights of the visit was a special story time, where Senator Durant joined students for a read-aloud experience. Her time in the classroom brought excitement to the children and reflected her genuine interest in the early education community. 

Kiddie Academy of Stafford was proud to highlight the importance of local and state governments’ commitment to prioritizing early childhood education. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to showcase the meaningful and impactful work taking place in Academies each day.

The visit highlighted key legislative priorities in Virginia, including sustainable early education funding, greater access to quality child care, and stronger support for the early education workforce, which is critical to helping all children thrive and supporting working families.