Missouri state legislators heard testimony on February 29th on the need to make changes in laws impacting child care safety. Parents and child advocates testified before the Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing in support of Nathan's Law. One of the most compelling parts of the day was a display of 54 white onsies hung on hangers in the Capitol building to signify the 54 kids who have died in child care settings since 2007.

More than two dozen local organizations have come together to establish the St. Louis Regional Early Childhood Council.  Work on formation of the Council was carried out over the past 10 months.

The purpose of the Council is to develop a shared community vision for a comprehensive, coordinated system that addresses the full range of early childhood needs for all St. Louis area children.  The Early Childhood Council will establish a data system to track early childhood indicators, assess...