The Center for Early Learning Professionals
gives early childhood educators and program leaders the training and support they need to provide high-quality care and education to Rhode Island’s youngest children.
Our Services
Professional Development
We provide PD for program administrators, preschool teachers, infant-toddler educators, and family child care educators.
Program Improvement
We partner with early childhood program leaders to help them reach their goals for continuous quality improvement.
PD Approval Process
Our innovative approach helps educators and administrators connect research to practical strategies to make a difference.
What’s New in the ECE Community
Find the latest information about professional development opportunities and other news from our partners throughout Rhode Island.
What’s New at the Center
Upcoming Events
ECE Community, the Center, and RIDE Pre-K upcoming events! Come check them out!
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Events for April
30
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs
Online
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Introducción a la evaluación infantil: observación y documentación (bebés, niños pequeños y preescolares)
En línea
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 Early Education Empowerment Conference from the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Crowne Plaza Warwick
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 Early Education Empowerment Conference from the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Crowne Plaza Warwick
Events for May
8
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 Early Education Empowerment Conference from the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Crowne Plaza Warwick
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 Early Education Empowerment Conference from the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Crowne Plaza Warwick
Events for May
9
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 Early Education Empowerment Conference from the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Crowne Plaza Warwick
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 Early Education Empowerment Conference from the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Crowne Plaza Warwick
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Laying the Foundation: Building School Readiness Skills Through Connection and Play
Online
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Laying the Foundation: Building School Readiness Skills Through Connection and Play
Online
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Events for June
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Science Talk and Inquiry: An Overview of Best Science Practices
The Center
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Growing Language Together: Supporting Multilingual Learners Birth to 5
Online
Events for June
3
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
An ECERS-3 Refresher for Administrators and Teachers
Little Learners
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Medios y tecnología en la primera infancia
En línea
Events for June
6
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
We Empower Providers Assembly (WEPA) / Asamblea de proveedores empoderados (WEPA)
Providence
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Events for April
30
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs
Online
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Introducción a la evaluación infantil: observación y documentación (bebés, niños pequeños y preescolares)
En línea
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Laying the Foundation: Building School Readiness Skills Through Connection and Play
Online
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Laying the Foundation: Building School Readiness Skills Through Connection and Play
Online
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Events for June
1
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Science Talk and Inquiry: An Overview of Best Science Practices
The Center
Events for June
2
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Growing Language Together: Supporting Multilingual Learners Birth to 5
Online
Events for June
3
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
An ECERS-3 Refresher for Administrators and Teachers
Little Learners
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Medios y tecnología en la primera infancia
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 Early Education Empowerment Conference from the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Crowne Plaza Warwick
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 Early Education Empowerment Conference from the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Crowne Plaza Warwick
Events for May
8
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 Early Education Empowerment Conference from the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Crowne Plaza Warwick
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 Early Education Empowerment Conference from the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Crowne Plaza Warwick
Events for May
9
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 Early Education Empowerment Conference from the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Crowne Plaza Warwick
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 Early Education Empowerment Conference from the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Crowne Plaza Warwick
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