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Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 6h

Today is Election Day! 🇺🇸🗳️
Polls are open until 8 pm. You can bring your children with you, and they can fill in the bubbles, but they can't push your ballot into the voting machine.
You can look up where to vote in Southington at https://loom.ly/W2mXGrg

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at Halloween in the Village last week 🎃 We gave out hundreds of fidget toys and fine motor skill toys to all the trick-or-treaters!

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 1d

Join us 11/5 from 1pm-2pm for our first Community Table, a collaborative space that serves as a forum where organizations, parents, and stakeholders come together to engage in open dialogue, share insights, and work towards collective community goals.
Register at https://loom.ly/HF-mTX4

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 2d

Looking for some festive family-friendly events this holiday season? ❄ Follow us on Facebook to see our event master post that will be updated through the end of the year with holiday events in the area! ⛄
Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/ECCSouthington

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 3d

Who is ready to Fall Back? 🕑 Daylight savings ends tomorrow; don't forget to set your clocks back one hour and check the batteries in your smoke alarms!

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 3d

SNAP benefits & eligibility requirements are changing, and there is much uncertainty surrounding November benefits.
- Check your SNAP eligibility, how to apply, & available state programs at https://loom.ly/cpycDDk
- For local food & financial assistance go to https://loom.ly/jId8cvI

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Halloween! Have a fun and safe night trick-or-treating 🎃

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 5d

The feelings of frustration that occur when your child has difficulty communicating his needs or tying his shoes are the cue that he needs to try to do something in a different way or that what he is doing is not working.

Read this and more at https://loom.ly/8-8nW2s

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 6d

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. According to the CDC, 1 in 175 pregnancies will end in stillbirth in the United States. That is the equivalent of approximately 21,000 babies every year.

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 7d

Edibles come in many forms & can be packaged to look like other food/candy items.
If you have edibles in your home, lock them up properly. Children who ingest edibles are at a much higher risk for severe health effects.

Learn more at https://loom.ly/Mxu5dEI

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 8d

While family daycares provide an atmosphere that is more personal or family-like, it can be challenging for providers to balance this with the business side of their childcare.

Read more Tips for Tots at https://www.eccpct.com/Resources

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 8d

A SMART Goal is a goal that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant/Realistic, and Time-bound.
Links to special education resources and the full glossary of terminology is at http://www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/development-concerns.

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 9d

Water: It’s a Great Choice💧It doesn’t contain added sugars or caffeine.
• Water helps to hydrate your child’s body.
• Drinking tap water with fluoride can help prevent cavities.
• Drinking water between eating can help rinse food from teeth.

Read more Nibbles for Health at https://loom.ly/vkxkUkk

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 9d

Early voting is open and Election Day is a little more than a week away 🗳️
Sample ballots can be viewed at https://loom.ly/S8gAjKs
Register or update your voter registration at https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do
Not sure where to vote? Go to https://loom.ly/gFaNoFo

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 10d

Come say "Hi" to us tomorrow night at the Halloween in the Village of Plantsville event from 4 pm to 7:30 pm 👻 Learn more about this and other events we will be attending at https://www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/events/

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 11d

It is School Bus Safety Week! 🚍 Connecticut state law says that any vehicle must stop 10 feet from the front or rear of a school bus when it is flashing red lights.

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 12d

It's School Bus Safety Week! 🚍 Here are some rules your child should follow when riding the bus.

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 12d

Early Voting & Same-Day Registration: Southington Library, 255 Main St, Community Room
Oct 20-27 & 29, 31, Nov 1 & 2, 2025: 10am-6pm
Oct 28 & 30, 2025: 8am-8pm
🗳️Register or update your registration at https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do
Not sure where to vote? https://loom.ly/gFaNoFo

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 13d

Join us tomorrow 10/23, 9am-12pm for Library Office Hours 🍎 Stop by the Children's Department in the Southington Library & see the ECCS Executive Director. She can answer your questions about raising children here in town. Upcoming ECCS events can be found at https://loom.ly/uhIlYg8

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Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 13d

It's #SchoolBusSafetyWeek 🚌 It's important to look at how many students ride the bus. Over 50% of pre-high school students in the US—about 20 million children in 2016 age 5-14—travel over 2 miles to school. Learn more https://www.bts.gov/topics/passenger-travel/longer-route-school

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 14d

Join us for Office Hours 🗓️ Stop by our new office space next week, Tuesday, 10/21, from 4 pm - 6 pm. The ECCS Executive Director, Joanne Kelleher, can answer your questions about raising children here in town.

See more dates for office hours and other upcoming events at https://loom.ly/2XIZN08

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 15d

Today is our 19th anniversary w/ the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain!
Thanks to the CFGNB, our community & our funders for your support. 💗 Without you, the work we do to support the town's youngest citizens would not be possible.
Learn more about our history at https://loom.ly/L5UXqOA

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 16d

Trick or Treat🎃Check out the HRSA Seasonal Tips at PoisonHelp.HRSA.gov or call the #PoisonHelpline at 1-800-222-1222.
•Check all treats before your child eats them.
•The chemicals in glow sticks & other objects that glow can irritate the skin & eyes.
•Look for makeup that is non-toxic.

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 17d

PPT is a meeting to determine if evaluations are warranted if a student qualifies for special education & to plan an educational program for the student to be successful in the least restrictive environment.
Links to special education resources & more at https://loom.ly/I5as6Ro.

Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington @eccsouthington.bsky.social · 18d

Join us 10/23, 9am-12pm for Library Office Hours 🍎 Stop by the Children's Department in the Southington Library & see the ECCS Executive Director. She can answer your questions about raising children here in town. Upcoming ECCS events can be found at https://loom.ly/uhIlYg8