PORTLAND EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL

The Council is a group of parents and professionals committed to making sure Portland’s children are ready to enter kindergarten. Work of the Council includes Parent Education, Professional Development programs, Early Childhood Resources, and Networking. The Council’s Goal is to expand Early Childhood Activities working with local organizations, parents, and other town departments for children and families in the area.

ECC Council Meeting Schedule and Agendas ECC Council Meeting Schedule and Agendas 2011-2012 Intro Letter Portland Early Childhood Provider Collaborative Meeting Schedule and Agendas Portland Early Childhood Provider Collaborative Meeting Schedule and Agendas Letter to Providers Parent and Professional Workshops Parent and Professional Workshops Playing with Words: A Story Telling Workshop A Celebration of Breakfast January - Dinner, Workshop, And Playtime February - Parenting Powers Workshop Child and Family Fun Programming Child and Family Fun Programming Week of the Young Child Schedule Story-telling Family Fun Event! Week of the Young Child Art Show A Celebration of Breakfast Time for Tots TIME FOR TOTS The Time for Tots program is held every Monday from 9:30 to 11:00 at the Youth Services office 265 Main St. The program is for children 0 to 5 and their caregivers (mothers, fathers, grandparents or daycare providers.) It is an interactive program where caregivers come and stay with their children. During the program time there are scheduled weekly events such as crafts, painting, story time etc. This is a great program to meet new people and have your children play with children their own age. There is no charge for the program. April Calendar of Events March Calendar of Events

Resource Directory for Portland Families with Young Children

PECC – Little Hikers Club – PECC, Youth Services and Parks and Recreation are teaming up to offer an exciting opportunity for youth children and their families (older siblings welcome) to hike Portland trails with a guide. Hikes will be One Saturday a Month to a predetermined trail. First Hike is scheduled for May 19, 2012 at 10 A.M.

Hikers Schedule | Hikers Destination Map

Additional programs to be announced. For information regarding the PECC and any of its activities please contact Allison Behnke the Coordinator at (860)342-6758 or e-mail earlychildhoodcouncil@portlandct.org. This program is funded through a Grant with The Middlesex United Way.