
WELCOME TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS
ECC Mission Statement
To enrich the lives of children by working with the adults who affect their lives -
parents, caregivers and educators.
Program History
Early Childhood Connections is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation established in the summer of 1995 to offer various services that provide support and education to childcare providers, teachers, and parents involved in the care of children.


Service Area
ECC serves 13 counties in Western South Dakota, including the communities of Rapid City, Spearfish, Sturgis, Belle Fourche, Buffalo, Custer, Hot Springs, Lemmon, Pine Ridge, Kadoka, Martin, Phillip and Dupree.
Stay Up-to-Date with ECC
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