State Representative Mike Henne (R-Clayton) recently attended the Dayton Association for Young Children (DAYC) annual leadership development conference for early childhood professionals, where he was awarded the Community Advocate of the Year award for his efforts to bring attention to the importance of early care and education.

“I am appreciative of this great recognition from DAYC and will continue to advocate for a quality education for our community’s young children and their families,” Henne said.

A local affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, DAYC is a nonprofit organization of early childhood education professionals and others dedicated to ensuring quality care for young children and their families. It provides leadership for professionals and families to promote partnerships on behalf of young children with special emphasis on quality education, awareness of developmental services, and access to resources.