Our VISION
To be the leading provider of children's programs and quality services for families.
Our VISION
To be the leading provider of children's programs and quality services for families.
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To be the leading provider of children's programs and quality services for families.
To be the leading provider of children's programs and quality services for families.
Early Learning Connections is deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to implement a Raid Response Team approach in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). Unfortunately, due to changes in federal funding, OCDEL will no longer be able to support the RRT initiative in the same capacity. As a result, we unfortunately announce that our Rapid Response Team services will end December 2025.
We appreciate the collaboration and support of all our community partners in Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Lawarence, and Indiana counties. The success of the RRT Initiative reflects the strength of our shared vision for high quality equitable, Early Childhood Education in our Region.
Thank you for your continued support!

As of August 4th, 2025, Early Learning Connections has become the Head Start/Early Head Start grantee for Indiana County. Indiana County will be added to our existing grant for Butler and Armstrong. We look forward to serving the children and families of Indiana. We intend to integrate our mission and vision including quality services for families, a variety of learning programs, a culture of kindness and respect, and meeting the comprehensive needs of families. This is an exciting opportunity for our organization to expand services and provide beneficial and proven services to our neighbors in Indiana community.
“The mission of Early Learning Connections is to provide a variety of high-quality early learning programs that foster a safe and positive culture through kindness and respect to meet the comprehensive needs of families.”
Early Learning Connections, a private, non-profit corporation and academic school has been providing a variety of children's programs since 1973. Early Learning Connections is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors composed of parents and community leaders. Early Learning Connections is the grantee agency for the Butler and Armstrong County Head Start/Early Head Start Programs, Pre-K Counts, Infant Toddler Contract Slots Program and the Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3.
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Admissions, the provision of services, and referrals of residents shall be made without regard to race, color, religious creed, disabilities, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex. Any client who believes they have been discriminated against may file a complaint of discrimination with: BUREAU OF CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE, DEPT. OF PUBLIC WELFARE, WESTERN FIELD OFFICE, 702 STATE OFFICE BUILDING, 300 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222




