Creating Lifelong Learners, One Child At A Time.
Early Connections supports the success of young children and their families through leadership, advocacy, and quality programs in early care and education.
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EC administers a variety of programs for those looking to get involved in childcare or receive funding! Our goal is to make childcare accessible to all and help all childcare centers thrive.
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We have 4 locations offering a variety of childcare options! From infant-toddler care to school age care! Find a location that works for you.
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Now Accepting Pre-K Counts Applications
Do you have a pre-school aged child? Are you looking for a way to help your child prepare for their first years of school? Consider enrolling your child in the Pre-K Counts program, a Pennsylvania initiative intended to help children prepare for kindergarten and beyond. Pre-K Counts is free for children between the age of 3 and younger than the entry age for Kindergarten in their home school district, and whose family annual household income falls at or below 300% of the federal poverty level ($96,450 for a family of four).
We're Hiring!
We are currently seeking friendly early childhood teachers and assistant teachers! Full and part time positions provide for the well-being and instruction of the children and help with the day to day operations of the classroom. Bachelors or Associates degree in ECE or related field and/or experience preferred.
Send resume to: Monica Stanford, VP of Employee and Grant Management, 200 West 11th Street Erie PA 16501
or Email: mstanford@earlyconnectionserie.org
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Pre-K Counts Children
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Family Support Children
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Food Pantry Families
12
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ITCS Participants
24
The 2022-2023 fiscal year brought in many helping hands to support the growth and develop of children and families in our community. We look forward to helping more in the years to come across all our programs!
News & Blog
As you prepare for all of the gifts, parties and dinners headed your way this season, here are some ideas for how to decrease stress during the holidays.
For those of us who are able to give more, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved in your community and help spread the holiday cheer this season.
With Thanksgiving nearly behind us and the winter holidays coming up, how can you make others feel warm during the cold season? We have some ideas to get you started.
Gratitude is about more than taking a second to say “Thanks.” Gratitude shows true appreciation. This Thanksgiving, we have some ideas for how you can give gratitude.
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Shaina K. McKinney"I am amazed by the academic and social progress my daughter had made since attending Early Connections! . . . She loves school and I am grateful for her amazing teacher and the wonderful staff at the center! I appreciate the hard work, time, and patience it takes to shape those little minds! I now see why it is called Early Connections because the relationships she has formed will leave a lasting imprint and set a solid foundation for new friendships in the years to come!"
