Early Childhood Business Collaborative

September is here - and that means the Growing Our Future Event is even closer! Sept 16 11-1 The Essex Experience

Growing Our Future: FREE Fall Family Festival!
Sept 16 11-1

Calling all parents and caregivers of preschool aged children, you are invited to discuss Nature Based Play and Learning, find inspiration for outdoor play, and learn about strategies to nurture the social and emotional well-being of all children. Discussions will take place on the second Tuesday of the month, starting June 14th, 4:30-6pm on Zoom. Register to receive the program link: https://forms.gle/sscgf89QKJXj7P136.

Last Call!
Join us for the ECBC virtual Spring Conference this Thursday and Friday. You can register for one or both days and choose from sessions on:

- Post-pandemic supports for kids and adults
- Social-emotional and mental health supports
- Infant and toddler topics
- Special education
- Racial and gender diversity
.. and more! Check out the schedule in the comments.

**ECBC Members, be sure to use your special members-only link for your discount!**

http://www.childcareresource.org/ecbc-conference/

ECBC's Spring Conference is fully online and registration is now open to everyone. We have some AMAZING topics including post-pandemic supports, leadership and staff wellness, lots of infant/toddler topics, and challenging behavior. Presenters include Becca Webb, Jeanine Fitzgerald, Alyssa Blask Campbell, Ellen Drolette, Boulder Journey School, and MORE! Check out the registration page for session descriptions and information.

www.childcareresource.org/ECBC-conference/

Are you looking for ways to……

🔹Secure discounts for your program?
🔹Organize shared professional development?
🔹Access a shared substitute pool?
🔹Provide affordable benefits to our staff?

By working together our group has saved both time and money so we can focus on the work that really matters– supporting our teachers, families, and children.

The mission of the Early Childhood Business Collaborative group is to deliver Shared Services to early care and education providers in Chittenden County to support the sustainability of the member businesses by identifying needs, leveraging resources, and sharing expertise with the goal of providing high quality services for families.

Interested in becoming a member?

Visit https://www.childcareresource.org/ecbc/

Join Let's Grow Kids for an hour of conversation with nurses from the Vermont Department of Health to learn the latest COVID news.

Thursday, February 24th 1:00-2:00

Register and submit questions:
https://letsgrowkids.org/vt-department-of-health-q-and-a-vaccine-updates

VT Department of Health Q&A Hear about ?the status of the Covid vaccine for children under age 5 and more.

February’s ECBC training was a panel discussion about risk taking in early childhood programs. Here’s some more info about ways to get started.