Empowering Early Childhood Educators & Care Providers
Whether you run a licensed child care center, operate a Family Child Care Home, or provide Family, Friend & Neighbor care, we offer the technical assistance, coaching, and training you need to thrive.
Professional Training & Courses
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Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler Care (EQIT)
48-hour course (16 modules) focused on brain development, responsive caregiving, and college credit pathways.
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Pyramid Model Training
50-hour evidence-based training on social-emotional health, managing challenging behaviors, and PTR-YC strategies.
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Aim4Excellence Modules
Online leadership and management credentials tailored for center directors and administrators.
Classroom Coaching & Support
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Nurturing Connections (Mental Health & Leadership Consultation)
Free classroom consultation, educator skill-building, and director leadership support. We help child care teams navigate challenging behaviors, prevent expulsions, and build resilient learning spaces.
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UPK Quality Improvement Coaching
Dedicated coaching for Universal Preschool providers to meet state quality standards, classroom setup, and rating preparedness.
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Project Include (Inclusion & Accessibility Kits)
Specialized equipment kits (Communication, Motor, Vision/Hearing, Behavior, Infant) available for 6-week checkout to support children with delays or disabilities.
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Early Head Start Leadership & Classroom Coaching
Specialized coaching for EHS partners and infant/toddler educators.
We’re Here to Help You Navigate Your Options
Building and growing a child care program comes with unique opportunities and challenges. Whether you need technical assistance with licensing, guidance on state grants, staff training, or classroom coaching, our provider specialists are here to partner with you every step of the way.
