Maine Association for the Education of Young Children

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Bangor Savings Bank for their generous donation of $500 to support our upcoming Play Date Conference in October! Your contribution plays a crucial role in helping us create an enriching experience for all attendees. We truly appreciate their commitment to supporting early childhood education and community initiatives. Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of children and families in our area. Thank you once again for your support! ??

MaineAEYC's Play Date Conference is quickly approaching! If you have not yet downloaded the Whova app and signed up for sessions, do so now! Download the Whova app and log in with the same email used for registration. Once you sign in, you should see the MaineAEYC Play Date event in "My Events." For more information and to register for the Play Date, go to: https://lnkd.in/e7a9m8zN Check it out!

We moved! ?? Join us on October 9 from 4-7 PM at our new office housewarming celebration at 1 Weston Court, Suite 203A in Augusta! We’re excited to create a collaborative space and ecosystem in our new, co-share space with other small non-profit organizations, and we need your help to make this space truly special. Come celebrate with us, check out our registry for items that will help us set up our new space, or consider giving a gift to support our mission. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference! Registry: LINKED IN OUR BIO ?? RSVP & learn more here: https://lnkd.in/euin4h62

???? Join MaineAEYC at our 20th Anniversary Flannel & Fizz Dinner! ???? Tickets for our much-anticipated Flannel & Fizz event are now open to the public! ??? Join us on October 25th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Morgan Hill Event Center for an evening filled with fun, music, and great food! ?? Come enjoy live entertainment by Will Mallett of the Mallett Brothers Band and enjoy a delicious dinner—all included with your ticket!? This fantastic event is the perfect kickoff to our Play Date conference the following day, so if you’re attending the conference, why not make it a memorable night before? ?? Grab your tickets now and don your favorite flannel! For more details and to purchase tickets, visit https://lnkd.in/eGmgwrZY We can't wait to see you there! ????

Transition to Kindergarten Planning and Mini-Grant Opportunity: Transitioning into kindergarten is a very exciting but often overwhelming time for young learners and their families.? Building strong transition plans that include community partnerships enables schools and educators to be ready to meet children and families where they are in many aspects of this transition period.? The opportunity described below will focus on working with school administrative units (SAUs) and community partners to build kindergarten transition teams and plans. Participants will engage in a technical assistance program that guides the strengthening of community partnerships, equitable practices for families, and a universal understanding of what it means to be ready for children and families to succeed in kindergarten. We invite all interested representatives from SAUs and community early care and education providers to join us for an informational and Q&A session to learn more about this opportunity on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 4:30-5:00 p.m.? Join via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/edwy4sfh For more information: https://lnkd.in/eRYMSZmi

Child Care Start-Up Support Have you ever wanted to open your own child care but aren't sure how to find a location? Are you an open provider who is looking for help with leading staff? Or are you a staff member who wants to create a good job for yourself? New workshops start soon through the Child Care Business Lab, a program that has helped more than 40 new childcare businesses to start in the last few years. Whether you are new to the child care world or are already serving your community, sign up for an upcoming session today! For Staff: September 26th- Child Care Business Lab: What Maine's New Retirement Law Means for You For Aspiring Providers: October 1st- Child Care Business Lab: Explore For Leaders: October 2nd, 9th, and 16th- Child Care Business Lab: How to Be a Good Boss For more information and to sign up: https://lnkd.in/gX-r8cKS

Check out our new apparel just in time for the Play Date! Sweatshirts, long sleeves, comfy tie-dye t-shirts...come on, you KNOW you need something from this collection!?? Support MaineAEYC and be comfy ?? Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eXaSN9vd

???? Join MaineAEYC at our 20th Anniversary Flannel & Fizz Dinner! ???? Tickets for our much-anticipated Flannel & Fizz event are now open to the public! ??? Join us on October 25th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Morgan Hill Event Center for an evening filled with fun, music, and great food! ?? Come enjoy live entertainment by Will Mallett of the Mallett Brothers Band and enjoy a delicious dinner—all included with your ticket!? This fantastic event is the perfect kickoff to our Play Date conference the following day, so if you’re attending the conference, why not make it a memorable night before? ?? Grab your tickets now and don your favorite flannel! For more details and to purchase tickets, visit https://lnkd.in/eGmgwrZY We can't wait to see you there! ????

Check out our new merchandise! https://lnkd.in/eXaSN9vd

?? Welcome to MaineAEYC, Marga! ?? For more information about our T.E.A.C.H. program, or to get in contact with Marga, visit our website: https://www.maineaeyc.org/