Kindergarten Readiness Workshop series
The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington will present their annual Kindergarten Readiness Workshop series in October. This three-part series is for parents and caregivers of children entering Kindergarten in September 2017 and each night focuses on a different topic. Attendees can register for one, two or all three of the workshops. There is no charge […]
Updated Data on the State of Southington’s Youth
The Results Scorecard on the state of Southington’s youth has been updated by the ECCS with the latest data! Check it out to see main indicators related to the success and wellbeing of Southington’s children. Data is collected in the categories of Community, Health and Education. Click on the plus signs to look at the […]
Care 4 Kids Closing to New Applicants on August 1
Major changes are coming to the Care 4 Kids program which helps low to moderate income families in Connecticut pay for child care costs. The Care 4 Kids program, which is sponsored by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, will CLOSE to NEW APPLICANTS on August 1. Currently, working families who are under 30% of […]
Chair of ECCS Wins 2016 CACFP Mini-Grant for Breastfeeding Support
The Chair of the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington (ECCS), Michelle Slimak, was recently awarded a mini-grant by the T&L Foundation for Child Care Information. The grant allows her to offer Family Child Care families a relaxing place to breastfeed their infants in her program. Michelle was the only Connecticut recipient and was selected out of […]
ECCS Hires Joanne C. Kelleher as New Director
The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington (ECCS) has named long-time Southington resident Joanne C. Kelleher as its new director following the recent resignation of Dr. Mary Yuskis. “In hiring Joanne, the Collaborative believes that we have found the ideal successor to Mary Yuskis,” said Michelle Slimak, Chair of the Collaborative. “Joanne’s knowledge of and commitment to the Southington […]
ECCS Searches for New Executive Director
THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATIVE OF SOUTHINGTON ECCS DIRECTOR POSITION Reports to: Early Childhood Collaborative Chairperson Status: Part-time (20 hours/week, 12-months, flexible hours), position does not offer benefits Salary: $35,000–$40,000, depending on experience This is a one-year, grant-funded position that may be extended beyond one year depending on funding. Position Summary: […]
The Importance of Reading
How often do you read to your children? Here is an article that explains why reading with your child is so important. http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/05/health/parents-reading-to-kids-study
October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month! By Katherine A. Beckmann, Ph.D, M.P.H., Senior Policy Advisor for Early Childhood Health and Development Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary and Interdepartmental Liaison for Early Childhood About 3,500 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly each year in the United States.[1] These deaths are the result of […]
ECCS offers National Association of Family Child Care Accreditation Class
The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington, through a grant from the Main Street Community Foundation Women and Girl’s Fund, is offering a National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) Accreditation Program to 5 Family Child Care providers from Southington. These providers are committed to offering high quality care in a home environment, with developmentally appropriate […]
Derynoski Elementary School – Guest Reader Day
“A Big School with a Big Heart” Guest Reader Day is a very special day at Derynoski Elementary School. Members of the community are invited to visit on this day to read to the students. The theme this year was “A Celebration of our Cultural Diversity”. Dr. Mary Yuskis, Director of The Early Childhood Collaborative […]
