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Family Resources


Early Connections is here to support children and families both inside and outside of the classroom. Whether you are looking for child care, trying to understand funding options, preparing for enrollment, or looking for the right person to contact, this page is a helpful place to start.


Find Child Care


Early Connections provides high-quality early care and education for children from infancy through school age at locations across Erie County. Families can explore our locations, age groups served, and enrollment information to find the best fit for their child.


Help Paying for Care


Paying for child care can be one of the biggest challenges families face. Early Connections helps families learn more about available funding options, including Child Care Works, Pre-K Counts, and Erie’s Future Fund.


Preparing for Enrollment


Families interested in enrolling their child are encouraged to contact the Early Learning Center that best fits their needs. Our team can answer questions about availability, age groups served, schedules, tuition, funding options, and next steps.


Enrollment Help


Not sure which location to contact? Start by reviewing our locations or visiting the enrollment page for more information.


Common Questions


Have questions about our locations, programs, meals, funding options, enrollment, donations, or how to get involved? Our FAQ page answers many of the most common questions families and community members ask.


Stay Connected


Families and community members can stay connected with Early Connections through updates, stories, announcements, and opportunities to support children and families across Erie County.


News & Updates


Read the latest Early Connections news, announcements, and community updates.


Newsletter


Join our mailing list to receive updates from Early Connections.


Need Help Finding the Right Resource?


You do not need to figure it out alone. Contact Early Connections and our team will help connect you with the right person, program, location, or next step.