Empowering Early Childhood Professionals in Maryland

Nuestra Misión y Visión

LECEC is committed to enhancing the early childhood education field, ensuring that Spanish-speaking professionals receive the support and resources they need to thrive.

LECEC está comprometida con el fortalecimiento del campo de la educación en la primera infancia, asegurando que los profesionales de habla hispana reciban el apoyo y los recursos que necesitan para prosperar.

Empoderando a Educadores de la Primera Infancia en Maryland

At the Latino Early Care and Education Coalition (LECEC), we work to empower Latino early childhood professionals in Maryland. We support Spanish-speaking educators, providers, and community leaders through training, mentorship, advocacy, and access to essential resources. Our mission is to ensure that those who care for and educate our youngest children have the tools and recognition they deserve.

We believe in the strength of our culture and the power of coming together as a community to build a more just, inclusive, and representative early education system.

En la Coalición Latina de Cuidado y Educación Temprana (LECEC), trabajamos para empoderar a los profesionales latinos de la primera infancia en Maryland. Apoyamos a educadores, proveedores y líderes comunitarios de habla hispana a través de la capacitación profesional, el acompañamiento, la defensa de sus derechos y el acceso a recursos clave. Nuestra misión es asegurar que quienes cuidan y educan a nuestros niños pequeños tengan las herramientas y el reconocimiento que merecen.

Creemos en la fuerza de nuestra cultura y en el poder de trabajar juntas como comunidad para construir un sistema de educación temprana más justo, inclusivo y representativo.

Our Mission and Vision

Empowerment Projects

Supporting Spanish-speaking early childhood professionals through various initiatives.

A young child engages in a creative activity, painting with their fingers on paper, while an adult assists and guides them. The child, adorned in a pink tutu-like skirt, appears focused on the task. The setting includes a pink chair and a bright yellow frame in the background.
A young child engages in a creative activity, painting with their fingers on paper, while an adult assists and guides them. The child, adorned in a pink tutu-like skirt, appears focused on the task. The setting includes a pink chair and a bright yellow frame in the background.
Professional Development

Ongoing training for early childhood care providers in Maryland.

A group of young children enthusiastically raise their hands during an activity, with a bearded adult standing in the background participating as well. The setting appears to be a classroom or educational environment with colorful walls.
A group of young children enthusiastically raise their hands during an activity, with a bearded adult standing in the background participating as well. The setting appears to be a classroom or educational environment with colorful walls.
Mentorship Programs

Connecting professionals with experienced mentors for guidance and support.

LECEC has transformed my career with invaluable support and resources for Spanish-speaking early childhood professionals.

Isabel M.

A group of children gathers outdoors on an orange mat placed on the ground near a brick wall and rustic building. Some children are sitting with books, while others stand nearby. There's an atmosphere of informal learning or play in a rural setting.
A group of children gathers outdoors on an orange mat placed on the ground near a brick wall and rustic building. Some children are sitting with books, while others stand nearby. There's an atmosphere of informal learning or play in a rural setting.

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