Change the ECE system from the inside out.

CAPACITY BUILDING

You’re a provider with a dream, ready to deepen your work and expand your reach. Whether your goal is to improve quality of care, enhance or expand your facility, or strengthen your finances and administration, we have programs to support you in your work. 

     Photo: SouthSide Early Childhood Center

Our Current Programs

Nurturing Minds Project

This project incorporates in-depth training, coaching, and support for teachers and administrators centered in the Conscious Discipline philosophy.

Administration Cohort

This program brings ECE Directors together to work with each, and with outside support, to strengthen finance, Human Resources, IT, and strategic planning strategies.

Joyful Spaces

An offshoot of Administrative Capacity Building, this project focuses on creating beautiful, engaging, and responsive ECE environments through training, tools, and resources developed by and for ECE providers.

Please connect with us to learn more about these groups and inquire about joining.

GET INVOLVED

OUR WINS SO FAR

Strengthening ECE Professionals:
Our Results

100 Professionals at 12 Sites

In the first year of our Nurturing Minds Project, we supported 12 sites and over 100 child care professionals in implementing Conscious Discipline programming. In our second year of work, we will be working directly with Conscious Discipline to provide in-person training, on-site coaching, and assistance with leadership team implementation. 

     Photo: SouthSide Early Childhood Center

Improving Financial Literacy and HR

The Alliance funded projects with 5 partners to serve 76 childcare professionals at over 66 different childcare programs in St. Louis County and City. Each partner trained and offered technical assistance to providers in the areas of financial literacy and human resources. After completing this first year admin capacity pilot, providers reported:  

  • Financial improvements within their programs 

  • Using stronger interviewing processes for hiring quality staff

  • Increased skills in goal setting and planning 

  • Development of new policies and procedures 

  • Becoming more effective leaders 

Other ways to get involved:

New to the Alliance? Check out Community Connections.
Ready to take action? Learn how in Power Building & Advocacy.