The CT Early Childhood Cabinet’s purpose is to develop a high-quality, comprehensive system of early childhood education among the wide array of early childhood programs in the state (including Head Start, child care and School Readiness). The CT Early Childhood Cabinet plays a key role in advancing the integration of services to young children and families.
Membership
The cabinet brings together leaders and advocates from across the state. It includes members from state government, higher education, child care, nonprofit and community organizations, and Connecticut families. See a list of our current members.
Meetings
Upcoming meetings
| Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:30am-12:30pm Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93422099627?pwd=jRpsFZbln81K7doQ3MqgM7XRZhqPUW.1 Meeting ID: 934 2209 9627 Passcode: 567739 • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US |
Past meetings
| Date | Materials |
| March 26, 2025 | Agenda |
| February 19, 2025 | CANCELLED – WILL BE RESCHEDULED |
| August 27, 2024 | |
| May 21, 2024 | ECC Agenda |
| February 29, 2024 | |
| November 8, 2023 | ECC Agenda |
| September 13, 2023 | ECC Agenda ECC Minutes ECC Meeting Recording |
| May 3, 2023 | ECC Agenda ECC Meeting Minutes ECC Meeting Recording |
| February 15, 2023 | ECC Agenda ECC Meeting Recording |
| November 9, 2022 | ECC Agenda |
| August 17, 2022 | ECC Presentation (August 17, 2022) ECC Meeting Notes ECC Agenda |
| May 11, 2022 | ECC Presentation (May 11, 2022) ECC Meeting Recording ECC Meeting Notes ECC Agenda |
| November 10, 2021 | ECC Presentation (November 10, 2021) ECC Meeting Recording ECC Agenda |
| May 20, 2021 | ECC Presentation (May 20, 2021) |
| October 18, 2018 | ECC Minutes (October 18, 2018) |
| April 20, 2018 | ECC Agenda (April 20, 2018) |
| December 15, 2017 | ECC Agenda (December 15, 2017) ECC Minutes (December 15, 2017) |
| April 20-27, 2017 | ECC Agenda (April 27, 2017) ECC Minutes (April 27, 2017) |
| January 20, 2017 | ECC Agenda (January 20, 2017) |
History
The CT Early Childhood Cabinet started as the Early Childhood Education Cabinet in 2005. It was reformed in January 2010 and designated as the State Advisory Council specified in the Head Start Act of 2007. The Cabinet was given its current name during the 2014 legislative session.
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