Published 4 June 2025
Buckie Got It
St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
CHILD MONTH OFFICIALLY OPENED WITH FAMILY CHURCH SERVICE
Basseterre, St. Kitts, Monday, June 02, 2025: Monday, June 02, marked the official opening
of Child Month with a Family Church Service which set the tone for a month of celebration,
reflection, and inspiration on Monday, June 02. This year’s theme, From Tiny Steps to Giant
Strides, Celebrating 40 Years with Pride, marks a major milestone, the 40th Anniversary of
Early Childhood in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Director of the Early Childhood Development Unit, Ms. Kimona Browne, shared,
“What a joy it is to gather here today with hearts full of gratitude and spirits lifted high. We
officially launch the 40 th Anniversary of Early Childhood Development in the Federation of St.
Kitts and Nevis. We honour the journey of growth, resilience, and national impact that Early
Childhood Development has made in our beloved Federation. This is no ordinary occasion.
Today, we stand on the shoulders of giants. Those trailblazers who, 40 years ago, dared to
believe that our youngest children deserved a strong start.”
Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Minister of Education,
“It gives me tremendous pleasure and pride to stand before you today to celebrate an exceptional
milestone, 40 years of Early Childhood Development in St. Kitts and Nevis. This year’s theme is
not only fitting, it is powerful. It reminds us of the remarkable journey and the tremendous
progress that Early Childhood education has made over these four decades by building a
nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring start for every child in our nation.”
Child Month 2025 will feature a variety of activities, including an open day, nursery concert,
food festival, football festival, inter-preschool sports day, staff fun day, and a highly anticipated
grand parade at the end of the month.
