WeeConnect Early Learning Center, which offers child care designed for children of all abilities, has opened its doors in York County. The pilot program seeks to provide high-quality, specialized and consistent care to neurodiverse and disabled children whose parents have been unable to consistently show up for work or obtain employment due to child care challenges.

For those parents whose children have developmental differences, disabilities and behavior challenges, the task of securing adequate care can be that much more challenging. WeeConnect not only aims to be a safe, supportive place for all children to learn and play regardless of social, emotional or physical ability, but it strives to provide parents with the consistency and assurance that their children will receive the specialized care that they need and deserve. Parents who have reliable and fully inclusive child care will be better equipped to show up to work, which in turn will have a direct, positive impact on local businesses and the economy.

WeeConnect opened in fall 2022 and is owned and operated by Liz Jones, occupational therapist, and Rande Fregm, developmental specialist. WeeConnect currently serves as a model site and has goals to expand in the future to serve more families and communities experiencing child care inconsistencies due to a lack of specialized programming for neurodiverse and disabled children.

WeeConnect Early Learning Center is located at 1497 S. Queen St., York. For more information, email connect@connectionseias.com, call 717-430-8896 or visit http://www.facebook.com/ConnectionsEIAS.