Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI
Thursday, May 7th – Saturday May 9th
Bonus Day: May 10, Educator Wellness Day at Raffa Yoga
Thanks To Our Sponsors:
Ready For Takeoff.
This isn’t just another professional development event — it’s your boarding pass to breakthrough leadership, empowered teams, and thriving classrooms.
The Early Education Empowerment Conference brings together early childhood owners, directors, administrators, and educators for three unforgettable days of growth, inspiration, and action. Created by child care leaders who live and breathe the realities of this field, this experience is grounded in REAL solutions for lasting impact.
Get ready to refuel your passion, connect with like-minded professionals, and return home equipped with strategies you can use on Monday morning.
Chart Your Course. Elevate Your Crew. Empower the Future.
✈️ DAY 1 – MAY 7: TAKEOFF
Audience: Owners, CFOs, and Executive Leaders
Launch your leadership to new heights in this full-day operations and strategy intensive. You’ll leave with a roadmap to scale sustainably and lead with clarity.
🛫 DAY 2 – MAY 8: IN-FLIGHT
Audience: Directors, Admins, and Team Leads
Stay steady at cruising altitude with practical, people-focused sessions. This day is all about creating lift — empowering leaders who empower others.
🛬 DAY 3 – MAY 9: EDUCATOR DAY — LEARN. PLAY. INSPIRE.
Audience: Teachers, Assistants, Specialists
This day celebrates the heart of early education: the classroom. Because when educators grow, children thrive.
Meet the Sister Duo: Your Co-Pilots for ECE Leadership Altitude
This year’s Early Education Empowerment Conference is being piloted by two powerhouse sisters on a shared mission: to elevate early childhood education by raising voices, inspiring leaders, and transforming the field from the inside out.
Erica Saccoccio is a nationally recognized speaker, author, YouTuber, and podcast host of The Childcare Director’s Chair. As a multi-site program owner, Erica brings a unique blend of practical leadership experience and innovative strategies designed to help early education leaders scale their impact with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Christine Alexander brings nearly three decades of hands-on expertise in school-age and youth programs. As a multi-site owner, designer, and visionary event planner, Christine knows how to craft meaningful experiences that inspire educators, build community, and leave a lasting impression.
Together, this sister duo is cleared for takeoff — ready to raise the voices of early educators on every airway and lead the charge toward a stronger, more empowered early education community. They’re not just hosting a conference…
They’re flying the plane, setting the course, and bringing the entire field along for the journey.
Future ECE Leaders: Volunteer & Attend for Free
Are you currently studying Early Childhood Education and ready to get inspired by the leaders shaping the field? We’re inviting ECE college students to volunteer at the Early Education Empowerment Conference and receive a FREE Saturday conference ticket in return.
As a volunteer, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at a large-scale professional conference, connect with directors, owners, and educators from across the region, and gain real-world experience that goes beyond the classroom. It’s an incredible opportunity to learn, network, and see what leadership in early education truly looks like.
Space is limited. Complete the volunteer application to be considered and take the next step in your early childhood career—while attending Saturday’s event at no cost.
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