Elizabeth Marcello, STARS Technical Assistance Coach, and Susan Chlebowski, Outdoor Learning & Play Consultant, (both with Community Connections for Children) are available to guide you through the ECHO Innovation grant process. Together, they bring expertise in outdoor learning environments and nature-based early learning pedagogy and practices to help strengthen your application and set your project up for success.
Community Connections for Children (CCC), York County Economic Alliance (YCEA), and Every Child Has Opportunities (ECHO), announce over $950,000 in grant awards to early childhood education providers in York County, PA.
iCare Youniversity in downtown York is addressing the community’s need for childcare during second and third shift hours.
Starting in September, iCare Youniversity in York City will offer an option that has been largely missing in the county — licensed child care for second and third shifts. The center, 105 Ridge Ave., which opened for daytime care in May, will run extended hours from 10 p.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Friday.
Community Connections for Children (CCC) and York County Economic Alliance (YCEA), the leading organizations of Every Child Has Opportunities (ECHO), are proud to announce that Early Childhood Educator has officially been recognized as a High Priority Occupation (HPO) in the South Central Pennsylvania Region.
We’re thrilled to share that our website, echoyork.org, was recognized with the Best Website award at the 2025 PEAK Achievement Awards, hosted by the York Builders Association!
ECHO is a catalyst for innovation and collaboration in the early childhood education industry, providing a blueprint for addressing the issues that limit opportunities for children, families, early childhood educators, and business owners.
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