Make a Circle Screening & Discussion

Start: Thursday, October 23, 2025•06:00 PM

End: Thursday, October 23, 2025•08:00 PM

Location:KP CINEMAS•180 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 US

Make a Circle Screening
*MiREGISTRY APPROVED TRAINING*
You will receive 2 hours of professional development training for attending.

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY TO ATTEND


Event Details

We invite child care teachers and providers throughout Kalamazoo to join us for a special screening of "Make a Circle" followed by meaningful dialogue about strengthening support systems for child care professionals in our community. This gathering creates a dedicated space for educators to come together, share experiences, and identify critical gaps in teacher support that affect our field. Together, we'll explore how we can better advocate for and support one another as a coalition of professionals.

When: Thursday, October 23rd

Where: KP Cinemas (180 Portage Street) - Parking Validation provided.


Schedule
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Settling In
Grab some popcorn and connect with fellow educators

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: "Make a Circle" Screening
Watch this powerful documentary exploring child care provider advocacy

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Community Discussion
Facilitated conversation about child care teacher support needs and next steps

Who Should Attend
  • 0-3 Year child care providers, teachers, educators, caretakers
  • Home-based Licensed & Licensed Exempt providers, teachers, educators, caretakers
  • Early Childhood Education providers, teachers, educators, caretakers

What to Expect
  • Thoughtful discussion about challenges facing child care teachers
  • Networking with other child care teachers in the region
  • Opportunity to shape the future of child care support in Kalamazoo

Our Goal
This event aims to bring together passionate childcare advocates who are ready to take action. We're seeking champions who will help establish the Kalamazoo chapter of the Michigan Child Care Provider Collective—a network built for providers, by providers.