Provider Led – Community Driven

Welcome to Early Care and education association

OUR MISSION

The Early Care and Education Association will act as a Liaison to support and sustain early childhood professionals and provide opportunities for collaboration to enhance the lives of children and families in the greater Upper Valley Region of Vermont and New Hampshire.

We believe in collective action, mutual respect, and the transformative power of shared knowledge, prioritizing inclusive collaboration to create positive outcomes for children, families, and educators. We service the towns on the map shown (and have added a few more). Updated map coming soon!

About Us

OUR SERVICES

We offer comprehensive support for childcare directors and Educators

Strengthening childcare programs through direct assistance, leadership growth, and shared resources. Helping new and current early educators build skills, gain credentials, and grow their careers. Building a strong, connected early childhood ecosystem across the Upper Valley.

Program & Director Support

Practical leadership, operational, and program supports for directors and center leaders — with resources for all our network members and added benefits for paid members.

Member Dashboard (all members): newsletters, grant lists, meeting notices, professional development, resume map access
Premium Director Hub (paid): retreats, exclusive trainings, substitute pool access, CDA support

Member Dashboard

Career Pathways & Training

Get help finding work, earning credentials, or starting a program — tailored pathways for jobseekers and aspiring providers.

Meet with a workforce specialist to get your resume on the Resume Map for directors to find you
Career Cultivator, Sprouts, CDA & apprenticeship pathways
Guidance on opening a childcare center and step-by-step supports
Discover the required credentials for a fulfilling career in early childhood education

Explore ECE

Join Our Network

Build connections, access member tools, and get the supports you need to run or work in early childhood programs across the Upper Valley.

Membership benefits overview
Simple sign-up link and sign-in form for returning members.
Direct access to Member Dashboard once signed in.

Directors

Childcare Directory

Looking for a childcare center in the Upper Valley? Please view our map and reach out to any of our ECEA Network Providers!

Childcare Directory

Local Resources

Helpful Resources for Families and Providers in the Upper Valley. Find childcare scholarships, family centers, and early childhood education organizations

Resources

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Join Our network today!

Are you a childcare Director in the greater upper valley of Vermont and New Hampshire? Contact us today to learn more about how we can support you and your program.

Email info@eceauv.org

Collaboration as a Catalyst for Change: The Success of the Early Care & Education Association

Testimonials

What Our Network Members Say

★★★★★

“I’ve seen the ECEA grow leaps and bounds, become this name in the upper valley, if you will. I have built such incredible not just friendships, but relationships. Professional relationships founded on trust. It really destroyed the stigma in early education about the lack of trust with Directors.”

Deb Kerwin- Director of Potters House

★★★★★

“The ECEA is support action-oriented. Great to have lots of ideas, but to put them into action is key. You name it and they’re they’ll help you navigate a solution. The ECEA has helped bring that out, helped us to be looked at as professionals.“

Dawn Stever- Director of Caring Community Preschool

★★★★★

“So the ECEA has really brought us together as directors, as teachers, early educators to advocate for the one cause, you know, helping these little people grow, these little humans. It makes me tear up sometimes.”

Linda Tremblay- Director of Ready Set Grow Child Care