Summer Fun at Southington’s Outdoor Spaces
Southington has many amazing, free outdoor spaces and fun summer events including the drive-in and entertainment. Here are just a few that Southington has to offer. Learn more about local outdoor spaces at https://www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/resourcecat/outdoor-spaces/ Recreation Park on Maxwell Noble Drive, Plantsville This 37-acre facility has a children’s playscape, wading and swimming pool, picnic groves, and […]
2024 State of Early Childhood in Southington
On May 29, 2024, the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington hosted their annual “State of Early Childhood in Southington” presentation and breakfast. Thirty people attended representing the Southington Public School district, elected officials, businesses, non-profit organizations, funders, ECCS board members, childcare providers, healthcare, Parent Ambassadors and other parents. View the Opening Slideshow which highlights the […]
ECCS Community Cafe: The Impact of Screen Usage on Children and Families
On May 23, 2024, the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington hosted their second Community Cafe. The discussion was about the impact of screen usage on children and families. Thank you to the ECCS Parent Ambassadors, Betsy and Jessica for helping to organize this event. The goals were to: Learn about the association between screen time […]
ECCS Selected as Partner in Connecticut RAPID Survey Project
Families from across Connecticut, with children under the age of 6, are encouraged to participate in the Connecticut RAPID Survey Project. The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington has been selected as a community partner to recruit families with young children to complete these online surveys. The RAPID Survey initiative is being run by The Connecticut […]
Over $300,000 in Grants Awarded to Southington Nonprofits
“Main Street Community Foundation (MSCF) has recently awarded a total of $301,983 in grants from the Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust to organizations that improve the health outcomes of Southington residents, especially in the priority areas of behavioral health, healthcare needs for an aging population, as well as healthy initiatives and […]
2023 Year in Review
Thanks to everyone who supported or talked to the Early Childhood Collaborative in 2023. Here is a video of our year in review. Click on the full screen icon in the lower right corner of the graphic for the best viewing option.
Community Cafe – Developmental Concerns
On November 9, 2023, the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington hosted their first Community Cafe to discuss how to identify and support Southington’s young children with disabilities or developmental concerns. In addition to parents, participants from the SPARKLER, Southington School District and a local SEPTA group also attended. The goals were to: – Educate parents […]
2023 State of Early Childhood in Southington
On June 7, 2023, the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington hosted their annual “State of Early Childhood in Southington” presentation and breakfast. Thirty-two people attended representing the Southington Public School district, elected officials, businesses, non-profit organizations, funders, ECCS board members, childcare providers, healthcare, Parent Ambassadors and other parents. Joanne Kelleher, Executive Director of the ECCS, […]
Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington Has Received Funding for Health, Safety, And Well-Being Initiatives
The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington (ECCS) recently received funding through the Southington Community Well-Being Grant Initiative from the Bradley Henry Barnes & Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust at the Main Street Community Foundation. This grant funds the ECCS’s health, safety, and well-being initiatives that support Southington’s young children and educate their caregivers. Each area […]
State of Early Childhood in Southington 2022
On June 1, 2022, the ECCS hosted their annual “State of Early Childhood in Southington” presentation and breakfast. Over 30 people attended representing the Southington Public School district, elected officials, businesses, non-profit organizations, funders, board members, childcare providers, healthcare and parents. The focus of the meeting was to discuss parent engagement and the results of […]
