LIMA, Ohio-The City of Lima is hosting a regional roundtable event on early childhood education and development, featuring Groundwork Ohio’s “Roadshow Listening Tour” at the Lima Public Library on July 23, 2024. Registration starts at 10 a.m., followed by the program from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith and Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn will lead the event, inviting input from daycare providers, parents, and others involved in early childhood development for children from birth to age 5. The mayors aim to address concerns, as data indicates nearly 40% of kindergarteners arrive unprepared for school. The insights gathered will contribute to a state-wide report and legislative recommendations.
