Collin County Chapter TXaeyc

01/21/2026

🌎 Build something that grows for years to come. 🌿

The NHSA Garden Grant supports programs committed to long-term sustainability. Review committees look for:
✓ Plans for ongoing maintenance
✓ Integration into year-round curriculum
✓ Community partnership development
✓ Future growth and funding strategies

Your garden can become a cornerstone of your Head Start program's educational approach. Make it happen with up to $5,000 in grant support.

Submit your application by January 30, 2026:https://nhsa.org/resource/gmg-application/

01/21/2026

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01/20/2026

The Shared Services Alliance gives early learning programs more than just access to healthcare. Members can choose from multiple benefit options, including dental, vision, and supplemental coverage, so you can support your staff in ways that match your budget and your needs.

Beyond benefits, Shared Services also connects you to professional development, HR advising, and business coaching that help your program grow stronger and run more smoothly.

If you’ve been looking for practical support that actually fits your day to day, this is a great place to start.

Learn more and unlock the potential of your program here 🔗 https://buff.ly/wUb3nUQ

01/20/2026

Looking forward to hearing and seeing the action of this task force. Let’s get the conversation going here in Collin County!

01/15/2026

01/14/2026

We are excited to share the results of the 2026 TXAEYC Governing Board election.

Please join us in welcoming our newly elected board officers, who will begin their terms on June 1, 2026.

President
Carolyn Callahan

Vice President
Dr. Lindsey Po***ck

Secretary
Tara Lynch

We are grateful to every candidate who stepped forward and to the members who participated in this year’s election. Your engagement strengthens our community and the work we do together across Texas.

12/13/2025

Congratulations to our very own Collin County Chapter board member, Ann Butler! At this year’s TXAEYC annual conference she received the Advocate of the Year award!

12/08/2025

Did you know children with learning differences benefit most when educators have access to strong training and resources?

The Every Child, Every Chance Conference brings our early learning community together to share best practices in inclusion, early intervention, and whole-child support — so every child can be understood, supported, and celebrated.

Be part of this important work!
✨ Register today: www.earlylearningntx.org/events

This event is presented in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Tarrant County and Fort Worth ISD.

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12/05/2025

This is our chance to share our voice on what is essential for high quality early childhood programming. Please take part in this survey and share our voice!

TXAEYC has been invited to take part in a statewide focus group reviewing childcare minimum standards, and we want to bring your voice into the conversation. Your experience with licensed and registered childcare programs helps us understand how these rules support children and where families face challenges.

If you have thoughts on what should change, what should be added, or how access could be improved, we want to hear from you. Your feedback will guide what we share at the panel.

Take the survey today and help us represent the field with accuracy and heart.
Submit your response by December 15.

Take the Survey🔗https://buff.ly/NBAZU6J

12/03/2025

Registration is open for our Director Credential Training on Jan 27–28 in Austin. This two day learning experience helps directors and future directors deepen their understanding of child development while strengthening the management skills needed to run a high quality program.

If you’re ready for a clear next step in your leadership journey, this training is a strong place to begin.

🔗 Register: https://buff.ly/0qPWenp

12/03/2025

📚 Join us for Bilingual Storytime tomorrow!

Bring your little ones for songs, stories, and fun in English and Spanish. It’s a wonderful way to build early literacy skills while having a great time together.

📅 Tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 3
🕦 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
📍 John & Judy Gay Library
👶 Ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver.

Register here: mcktx.org/3RGDHzT

12/02/2025

"You need power only when you want to do something harmful, otherwise love is enough to get everything done." ~Charlie Chapl...