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 […]
Healthy Family Fun Fest
On February 22, 2015, the ECCS participated in the Healthy Family Fun Fest. We were able to reach out to the community and educate them on our mission. Throughout the day we were fortunate to have the opportunity to connect with 34 Southington families with young children. It was a fun filled day for all […]
ECCS Presents at the Board of Education Meeting on February 19, 2015
Dr. Mary Yuskis, Director of the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington, presented the BOE with information about the importance of quality early childhood experiences, including early math and reading skills. The information shared reinforced the need for a continued partnership between the ECCS and the Southington Public Schools. The Board was impressed with the level […]
ECCS Receives Generous Grant from the Main Street Foundation
Press Release January 2015 The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington (ECCS) was recently awarded a grant of $4,500 from the Women and Girls’ Fund of the Main Street Community Foundation to support five Southington family childcare providers in their pursuit of family childcare accreditation from the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC). Currently, in […]
