Services
ECEA offers Exclusive Tools for directors
Why Join Our Network?
Here is an overview of services we provide to our members. Click the link below to Join!
1. You don’t run a childcare center alone- we bring you a community.
Joining the ECEA Network gives you access to peers who understand your challenges, share solutions, and help you feel supported rather than isolated.
*Ask questions
*Share ideas
*Celebrate wins
*Troubleshoot tough days
It’s a trusted Upper Valley network that lifts everyone up.
2. You get access to resources that save time, money, and stress.
Members receive:
*Templates, guides, and downloadable tools
*PD opportunities and training announcements
*Access to recruitment pipelines
*Center-level supports when facing staffing or operational challenges
It’s a hub of what’s relevant right now.
3. You can participate in trainings and professional development first.
Members get early access to:
*CDA for Success
*Career Cultivator
*Leadership Academy
*Conferences
*High-demand workshops
*Coaching & mentoring support
This is especially appealing for educators and directors who want to grow or advance their teams.
4. You gain visibility for hiring AND for families looking for childcare.
Your center appears on:
*The ECEA Childcare Directory
*Recruitment pathways connecting job seekers to you.
Being in the network increases your presence in the region.
5. You become part of a collaborative voice shaping early childhood education in the Upper Valley.
This includes:
*Advocacy updates
*Opportunities to participate in collective efforts
*Sharing data or stories that influence local policy
*Being “at the table” when decisions are being discussed
It positions you as an informed, connected leader.
6. You get practical, hands-on support when you need it most.
ECEA isn’t just a newsletter — it’s real people who help with:
*Emergency support when a center is failing to thrive
*Coaching for new educators
*Networking support
*Solving staffing problems
*Building leadership skills
*Operational troubleshooting
It’s support you can actually feel.