History

The Early Childhood Learning Center was founded in 1978 by parents of preschool children who needed specialized therapy to help their children overcome some developmental delays. At the time, programs were only available in Albany or Kingston. The parents, who did not want their children to travel such a distance to receive therapy, started their own program in Greene County.

The agency first began under the auspices of the Early Childhood Education Center in Albany. In a year's time, it was mutually decided the ECLC would be an independent program chartered by the NYS Board of Regents. In 1982 an absolute charter was granted. In 1999 the agency became the grantee for the Head Start Program in Greene County. Since then the agency has grown considerably. Today ECLC serves more than 200 children. Currently, ECLC meets the needs of Head Start children and children with developmental delays from birth to five years of age.