Early Childhood Christian Network

Join a community of Christian leaders who
know exactly what you’re going through—and will help you get to the other side.

As much as you love your job, sometimes it feels like you’re
an island.

You’re the only one who has to manage a budget, hire and train new staff, and balance pleasing parents with state compliance. When a team member has a problem, you’re the one they come to.
But if you’re the person everyone else turns to…where do you go for support?

A stressed woman sitting at a laptop with blurred figures walking past, representing the overwhelm and isolation Christian childcare leaders often feel without support.

Your job is meaningful, but it isn’t always easy.

That’s why we created a judgment-free zone to get support, share resources, and ask the questions you don’t necessarily want to ask your licensing rep, like…

How do you handle making childcare affordable for staff?
What’s your cell phone usage policy for staff?
How do other directors handle excessive absences from staff?
Do you award scholarships to families at your school?
A parent complained that she smelled “weed” in the classroom….eek! What do I do?!

No matter what you’re going through, someone in our community has the answer.

Introducing the ECCN Membership

Take a look inside!

The perfect place for…

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Faith-based early education leaders

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Preschool Ministry Leaders

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Childcare leaders in church-affiliated weekday education centers

What’s included?

Everything you need to do your job—and do it well—all in one place.

  • Downloadable professional development resources on
    everything from Christian education and training staff to time management and self-improvement
  • Supportive Facebook Group to ask questions, share
    resources, and crowd-source problem-solving
  • up to 2 FREE on-demand courses for your entire school or staff
  • Membership directory to connect with other Christian
    educators and locate ECCN schools in your area
  • up to 2 FREE leadership courses for you

plus…

  • 20-50% discounts on all ECCN events, courses, and resources site-wide
  • Priority access to ECCN events
  • Exclusive offers and discounts from well-known, vetted affiliate partners

The Parenting Corner

Visual chart outlining ECCN membership pricing tiers for individuals and organizations, emphasizing affordability and value.

Choose the Tier That Works for You

Visual chart outlining ECCN membership pricing tiers for individuals and organizations, emphasizing affordability and value.

Choose the Tier That Works for You

What’s the difference between these tiers?

Level

Leader

Foundations

Foundations Plus

Price

$75.00 per Year.

$150.00 per Year.

$200.00 per Year.

  Join Now Join Now Join Now
Facebook Community Yes Yes Yes
Director Zoom Yes Yes Yes
Free Courses 1 Leadership 1 Leadership + 1 Team Course 2 Leadership + 2 Team Courses
Directors Retreat Discount 20% 20% 20%
On-demand Course Discount 20% 25% 33%
Other Event Discounts No 20% Discount for entire team 20% Discount for entire team + 1 minister free
Primetime Discount No 50% 65%
Group Training Resources Discount No 30% 50%
Church Connection Resources No No Yes
Parent Resources No No Yes
  Join Now Join Now Join Now

Leader

  • Facebook Community: 1
  • Director Zoom: 1
  • Free Courses: 1 Leadership
  • Directors Retreat Discount: 20%
  • On-demand Course Discount: 20%
  • Other Event Discounts: 0
  • Primetime Discount: 0
  • Group Training Resources Discount: 0
  • Church Connection Resources: 0
  • Parent Resources: 0
Join Now

$75.00 per Year.

Foundations

  • Facebook Community
  • Director Zoom
  • Free Courses: 1 Leadership + 1 Team Course
  • Directors Retreat Discount: 20%
  • On-demand Course Discount: 25%
  • Other Event Discounts: 20% Discount for entire team
  • Primetime Discount: 50%
  • Group Training Resources Discount: 30%
Join Now

$150.00 per Year.

Foundations Plus

  • Facebook Community
  • Director Zoom
  • Free Courses: 2 Leadership + 2 Team Courses
  • Directors Retreat Discount: 20%
  • On-demand Course Discount: 33%
  • Other Event Discounts: 20% Discount for entire team + 1 minister free
  • Primetime Discount: 65%
  • Group Training Resources Discount: 50%
  • Church Connection Resources
  • Parent Resources
Join Now

$200.00 per Year.

PLUS Members Save 20-50% on all ECCN conferences, resources, and events

Your membership pays for itself with as little as an event
or a couple of on-demand courses!

It’s as easy as 1…2…3…

Choose your membership level.
Check out using your PayPal account or a credit card.
You’re in! You’ll receive instant access to our community area and members-only discounts.

Trying to decide between the ECCN membership and our other programs?

The membership is our most comprehensive and cost-effective option. In addition to the community and networking opportunities, you’ll have access to members-only resources, professional development training options, and more—all under one roof.
You’ll also get FREE courses (up to 4 with Foundations Plus membership) and save 20-50% on our events and resources, making the membership the best bang for your buck!

The membership pays for itself QUICKLY with significant discounts all over the site!

You belong here. This is your place.

If you’re passionate about early childhood education, professional development, and connecting with other Christian leaders, we’d love to welcome you into the ECCN family.