Early Childhood

Supporting high-quality, relationship-based care for Missouri’s youngest learners

The Early Childhood team at LINC helps strengthen connections between children and caregivers, focusing on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in licensed or church-based centers that accept state subsidies in Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass counties. 

Services Provided

  • State approved professional development trainings
  • Technical assistance for childcare providers
  • Technical assistance for directors/administrators
  • Subsidy enrollment assistance
  • DESE quality initiate supports
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What we Offer

Tools for Caregivers
  • Nurturing strong relationships with young children
  • Encouraging emotional regulation, self-soothing, and attachment
  • Supporting cognitive, social, and emotional development
  • On-site support and coaching
  • Staff training and follow-up
  • Technical assistance with schedules, routines, and classroom setup
  • Consultation and assessment services
  • On-site consultation
  • Cohort training
  • Targeted training

Learn how LINC’s Early Childhood team can support you as a caregiver or center director.