From its inception in 2018, the Beloved Early Education & Care Collective (BEE Collective) has stood as a beacon of change. Originating in a state leading the nation with an unsettling record of preschool expulsion rates, their mission was clear: to confront the disparities disproportionately affecting Black and Brown children in local early childhood programs. Through dedicated efforts, they’ve evolved into a force that champions early education and healthcare equity as our foundational principles.