Where KIDS and COMMUNITY Connect

A young boy wearing glasses and a brown shirt is sitting on a swing, smiling and holding the ropes. In the background, a girl with curly hair, wearing pajamas, is swinging and smiling. There are colorful wooden toy houses and boxes as decor on the wall.

At ECL, we believe childcare should be a bridge — not a barrier — to opportunity. We create flexible, community-rooted programs that support families, empower children, and grow the ecosystems that help everyone thrive.

Our Services

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Community Care Models

Programs integrated into housing, colleges, and employer sites.

Two young girls with braided hair sitting on a yellow slide at a playground. One girl is wearing a pink long-sleeve shirt and denim overalls, the other girl is wearing a blue t-shirt with the words 'LOVE Fearless' and jeans. It is evening with a dark sky and palm trees in the background.

Flexible Childcare

Drop-in, weekend, and non-traditional care options for working families.

Parent Support

Connections to education, workforce training, and parenting resources.

Two young boys playing and laughing in an outdoor splash pool on a sunny day with green trees in the background.

  • "ECL has been life-changing. As a single mom in nursing school, I finally found care that works for my schedule — and people who truly care about my family."

    Happy Mom

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    School Administrator

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