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Early Childhood & Family Programs
Quality early childhood experiences, which are grounded in developmentally appropriate practices, provide a solid foundation for learning that has long term positive benefits for children. The early childhood programs provide high quality educational experiences. All of our programs provide comprehensive child development and family support services that support the social, emotional, physical, and educational development of children and families in our programs.
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We also provide professional development and consultation services for early childhood and after school providers. Our professional development and consultation services are recognized as exemplary and much sought after by school districts, early care providers, and after school providers.
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Early Childhood Training, Coaching and Consultation
Provides high quality training to early care and education staff throughout our region, including workshops, nationally recognized speakers, college courses, and training in leadership and administration. Consultation, monitoring, evaluation, coaching and training are provided to school districts and early childhood providers with a focus on curriculum, assessment, and the preschool environment. Professional development includes specialized focus on infant and toddler development and infant mental health.
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Accreditation support and quality improvement services are provided to early childhood programs seeking National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation. Ongoing supports include: group and individual support meetings and study groups, professional development workshops, individualized onsite coaching, and technical assistance.
School Readiness Initiative
School Readiness includes affordable, accessible, and quality preschool child care experiences for children ages 3-4, preparing them to succeed in school. EdAdvance directly supports School Readiness programs in Danbury, North Canaan, Plymouth, and Thomaston. Support services include facilitating the work of the Councils, providing training for child care staff and directors, and supporting the national accreditation.
Community Planning for Young Children
We convene community groups, parents, and business partners to plan services and supports to increase positive outcomes for children that ensure children are ready and healthy to enter school.
Litchfield County Family Child Care Network
The Litchfield County Family Child Care Network supports approximately 30 family child care providers in northwest Connecticut through professional learning focused on early childhood development and education and strengthening business practices. LCFCCN has created ongoing opportunities for family child care providers to network with one another and connect with EdAdvance staff about community resources and expertise to enhance the quality of their centers.
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A directory of participating child care centers can be found here.
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Contact: Michelle Anderson, Director of Early Childhood & Family Programs
860.567.0863 x1177 | Email
For more info, contact:
Michelle Anderson
Director of Early Childhood & Family Programs
860-567-0863 x1177