Alexandria’s DASH bus service kicked off April’s Month of the Young Child this morning (Monday) with the unveiling of a bus covered with early childhood development messaging intended to inspire parents.
The bus “takeover” was unveiled at DASH headquarters (3000 Business Center Drive) and includes exterior wraparound messaging and interior display messaging on five principles to help young children thrive. Mayor Alyia Gaskins, DASH CEO Josh Baker and Michelle Smith Howard, CEO of Kids’ First Years, were among approximately 50 children and adults who attended.
“We know the earliest of years of life are a period of incredible brain development,” Howard said. “What makes the biggest difference during this time are simple, everyday interactions between children and the adults who care for them. That’s the idea behind the basics, small moments like talking, reading, singing and playing, that build strong foundations for learning and growth. That is why this partnership matters so much to us.”…