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Community Engagement
In The Community
Discover how DCELC connects, supports, and strengthens the early childhood education community across Washington, DC through events, partnerships, and initiatives.
DCELC
DC Early Learning Collaborative
Community Initiative 01
Faith UCC Mobile Market
3rd Thursday monthly · 4900 10th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
Free fresh produce, bread, pastries, and diapers for babies and adults — a monthly community market hosted at Faith United Church of Christ. Bring your bags and invite family, friends, and neighbors!
Community Events
Join us at these upcoming community activities
DC Men in ECE 4th Annual Citywide Conference
Brotherhood, Belonging, and Brilliance: Redefining Men in ECE. A powerful gathering of educators, leaders, and changemakers committed to elevating the voice, impact, and presence of men in early childhood education. Keynote, workshops, panels, and networking.
October 12, 2026
Aspen Institute, Washington, DC NW
EventNAEYC 2026 Annual Conference
The nation's largest early childhood education conference comes to Washington, DC! Join tens of thousands of educators, directors, and advocates for four days of professional learning, research-based sessions, and networking — right in our own backyard.
December 5–8, 2026
Washington, DC
AdvocacyUnder 3 DC: Mayoral Transition Memo
The Under 3 DC Coalition's September 2026 transition memo lays out the early childhood priorities DC's next mayor must champion — from protecting child care subsidies and educator pay equity to strengthening infant and toddler systems. Read it and share it with your network.
September 2026
Washington, DC
Community Partners
We collaborate with organizations across the District to strengthen the early childhood ecosystem and support families.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
DC Public Schools
DC Child Care Connections
Under 3 DC Coalition
DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority (HBX)
Get Involved in Our Community
Whether you're an educator, parent, or community member, there are many ways to support early childhood education in DC.