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
Social play helps children learn how to engage with peers, build empathy, and understand others' perspectives – skills that are crucial for lifelong social and emotional well-being. ✨ Let’s play! ✨ https://t.co/qglsdm9rS5
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🔎 Searching for the right child care can be stressful. Where do you begin? 💡 Start with 211 Child Care’s online search tool! Answer a few simple questions to find a list of trusted, licensed care programs near you. 🌟 Visit https://t.co/y29xrMXeQh for more information.
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📖 Literacy starts early! This National Young Readers Week, read an old favorite with your child, introduce a new book, or take a few out of the library to share all week long! 📚 Which books will you be reading with your child this week?
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211 Child Development provides families and parents of young children with support during the early years of parenthood. If you have questions about your child’s development, or just need some support, call 1-800-505-7000 or visit https://t.co/73G3LeHwHN.
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📢 OEC and UConn are doing research to improve local child care services. Parents of young children are invited to share their child care experiences in a survey for the chance to win $100. 🎉 Email childcarestudy2025@gmail.com to get the survey link now.
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Through the OEC Registry, early childhood professionals can: apply for college scholarships, apply for funding opportunities, and apply for incentives paid directly to you. 👉 Join today and start unlocking support: https://t.co/QnAwpjf0Q1
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November is American Indian Heritage Month. We especially thank our Native American child care providers who support the next generation, day in and day out. 💛
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It is always sweet when baby falls asleep in your arms 🍼💤 – but it’s not safe for you to fall asleep that way, too. Whether you're on the couch, in a chair, or in an adult bed, always put baby down to sleep in a crib or bassinet before you doze off. 👶✨ https://t.co/nt3BFWYQ7C.
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Safe and stable homes are important to children’s development. 🏠💙 Over 1,000 children in Connecticut – most aged 6 years old or younger – live in a domestic violence shelter each year. Reach out for support at https://t.co/gfQp1ry22r or call (888) 774-2900.
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💙 Health insurance coverage improves children’s wellbeing. HUSKY can help. If you or a family you know could use help affording healthcare, 📞 call 2-1-1 or visit https://t.co/QC22me5koL to get support.
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From towers to spaceships, the only limit is imagination! 🏰🚀Construction play lets kids be architects of their own miniature worlds. It is more than just fun—it's making young minds. Let’s play! 🎉 https://t.co/qglsdm8U2x
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👋 Welcome Michelle Cook! OEC is pleased to announce our first-ever Agency Ombudsman. Michelle’s role will help connect families and programs, making our team and the system even stronger. Learn more about Michelle and this important new position! 👉 https://t.co/3axHNM8FOS
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This month we’re celebrating 60 years of the Head Start program! It’s Head Start Awareness Month, so learn more about why this program is a valuable resource for families across the nation at https://t.co/Z5KdH2340X.
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Building healthy habits with your little one is a great way to set them up for success! Find out more about this program and other home visiting programs we offer for families by visiting https://t.co/GZ8mQf8Hmc.
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OEC and UConn need your help to improve child care services in CT! If you’re a parent of children ages 0 to 5, share your child care experiences and challenges to support our research. Email childcarestudy2025@gmail.com and be entered to win a $100 gift card for your responses.
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Make your next big career move. Visit the OEC Registry to get registered or update your professional experience and credentials. 📝💼 Store and manage your credentials in one spot, and have them follow you wherever you work next. https://t.co/QnAwpjf0Q1.
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Babies shouldn’t sleep in their car seat after the car ride is over. If baby is still sleeping at your destination, gently move them to a safe spot like a crib or pack ‘n play to finish their nap. Learn more safe sleep tips at https://t.co/nt3BFWYQ7C.
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Social play is the first step in creating bonds with others. It helps build the brain from our earliest interactions. Let’s play! https://t.co/qglsdm9rS5
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October is Children’s Health Month! The time is right to make sure your children are up-to-date on: – Regular doctor visits – Healthy eating and physical activity – Treating illnesses and injuries quickly Talk to your child’s doctor if you have any concerns about their health.
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You’ve fed them, changed them, put them down for a nap – and still they cry. That’s just how babies are. If your baby needs soothing, you can try holding them against your chest and gently rocking and patting them. Learn more tips at https://t.co/ctDFO37EnL.
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