Early Educators & Child Care Providers

To support improved child care, United Way Success By 6® offers scholarships for employees of participating local child care centers to pursue degrees in early childhood education. United Way Success By 6 also coordinates a network for early care and education directors. The network provides training on a variety of management and leadership topics and offers directors an opportunity to share their experience and expertise. Various trainings and activities occur throughout the year as part of the United Way Success By 6 focus on quality local child care. 

United Way Success By 6® Raising Children with Conscious Discipline Series

Join us for free monthly sessions for parents, grandparents and other primary caregivers and professionals who work with children ages birth to six. Learn about the core principles of Conscious Discipline and how to move ourselves and our children from surviving to thriving. New and returning learners are welcome!

United Way Success By 6® Scholarship

United Way Success By 6® is awarding a limited number of partial scholarships for the Fall 2026 semester to teachers currently working in early care and education programs.

These scholarships are available to associate- and bachelor ’s-degree-seeking students pursuing further education in early childhood education or a related field. Applicants must intend to remain in the early care and education profession in Buchanan, Andrew or Doniphan counties.

Scholarships will cover 90% of tuition, required books and required fees for the approved class after all other funding has been applied.