CT Office of Early Childhood
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CT Office of Early Childhood provides a system for delivering programs and services to children from birth to five years old and their families.
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Joined November 2013
Care 4 Kids wants to hear from real parents like you about how to make this important program better. 📋 Take our survey in just 5 minutes and make a real impact. Help shape a stronger future for families like yours and add your voice today: 👉
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Are you pregnant or do you have children under the age of five? The Office of Early Childhood offers home visiting services with specialists. 📞 Dial 2-1-1 to see what home visiting programs are available for you and your family. 🌐 Find out more at
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It’s National Make a Difference to Children Month and we want to say thanks to all the child care professionals working hard to make a difference in the lives of Connecticut’s children! 💙
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🎉 It's almost time for Camp Sparkler! 🎉. Connecticut parents and children 5 and under can play all summer long — starting July 7, 2025 — with free and fun (virtual) Camp Sparkler! OEC and Sparkler are offering weekly activities. 👉 Learn more:
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📣 Care 4 Kids is getting an update to its Policy Manual, and your voice can shape how it helps families like yours. We want to know from you what’s working and what’s not. 💬 Share your thoughts: Your feedback will make a better Care 4 Kids for all.
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Known as our country’s “second Independence Day,” Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States at the end of the Civil War, marking the day that enslaved people were finally free in Texas - 2 months after the war’s end. Today we honor Juneteenth.
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☀️ From summer programs to school-aged care, 211’s Child Care online search tool can help you find the right child care for your family. For more information on finding trusted, licensed child care near you, go to 👉
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Dads make such an impact on their kids' lives – now it’s time to show them just how much they mean to us! 💙 This Father’s Day, let all of the father figures in your life know how much you love them. 👏🎉
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New moms don’t magically “know” how to breastfeed — it’s a skill they need to learn. Child Care 2-1-1 has information about experts and groups that can help. 💕. Check out their breastfeeding resources by visiting 🔗
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🌟👶 Children are to be celebrated every day, and especially on National Children’s Day! . Celebrate the children in your life and let them know how loved they are. 💖🎉
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Calming behaviors, like taking a walk or drawing a picture, do more than help children relax. Practice some of these calming methods with your child so they will be more likely to use them when they are having big emotions like anger, stress, or sadness:
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Celebrate all your child has accomplished and ensure they continue to make progress by completing an Ages & Stages Questionnaire. Download the free @PlaySparkler mobile app today to access the ASQ Use the code CT at registration to access local support!
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If you have questions 🤔 about your child’s development, or just need some support, 211 Child Development is here for you. 📞 Call 1-800-505-7000 or visit for free, confidential, and multilingual assistance.
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Taking care of yourself is essential to the health and well-being of both you and your baby. Getting enough sleep, taking a break when you get frustrated, and relying on a strong support system are all ways to keep your cool. ✨ Get more tips at
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🧠💚 Caring for your mental health is an important part of healthcare. For information on various counseling services, you can access here in Connecticut, visit 2-1-1 at
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🏡💛 OEC offers many home visiting programs to suit every family's needs. These programs help parents and caregivers learn about different skills to help their children grow. Go to to learn more and find a home visiting program in your area.
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We see all you moms out there! 💐 Today is a day to say thanks and show them how much we love them! So whether it’s your biological mother, adopted mother, or simply a woman in your life that you view as a mother, let’s celebrate the power of moms today! 💖👑
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Find the right child care for your family using 211 Child Care’s enhanced search tool. Find trusted, licensed care for your little one. Contact 211 Child Care at 2-1-1 or 800-505-1000 or visit 💛👶
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🚫💨 Smoking or vaping around babies can lead to health problems. Quitting now can have big health benefits for you and your baby. Learn more from and get more parenting support when you visit 💛👶
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It’s National Children’s Book Week! What was your favorite book when you were little? Share a favorite title of yours for a child you love in the comments below. Check out OEC’s list of children’s books celebrating racial inclusion to add to your list:
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