ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Our Story
Our Story
The Baton Rouge Early Childhood Education Collaborative, Inc. (BRECEC) was formed by concerned community educators, a faith leader and a business owner who came together to address the educational needs of low-income unserved preschool children in rural and urban communities. These children are receiving in-home care from family members and other caregivers without any or very limited education to prepare them for kindergarten and school success. This group realized that the entire community was willing to assist, but did not have a vehicle to organize and direct their contributions for maximum benefit of children and families. The Baton Rouge Early Childhood Education Collaborative, Inc. was founded, in April 2019, to serve this critical role. BRECEC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The Baton Rouge Early Childhood Education Collaborative, Inc. (BRECEC) was formed by concerned community educators, a faith leader and a business owner who came together to address the educational needs of low-income unserved preschool children in rural and urban communities. These children are receiving in-home care from family members and other caregivers without any or very limited education to prepare them for kindergarten and school success. This group realized that the entire community was willing to assist, but did not have a vehicle to organize and direct their contributions for maximum benefit of children and families. The Baton Rouge Early Childhood Education Collaborative, Inc. was founded, in April 2019, to serve this critical role. BRECEC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to facilitate the collaboration of organizations to provide home-based early childhood education and support to families and caregivers of under-resourced children, ages 0 - 4 years old, in preparing them for kindergarten.
Who are we?
Who are we?
We are a non-profit network of community organizations working with families and caregivers, in their homes, to prepare children for kindergarten. The Collaborative serves the Greater Baton Rouge area and beyond. Our membership includes local and state government agencies, businesses, churches, Greek organizations, individuals, and a variety of non-profits serving various populations within rural and urban communities.
Our Process
Our Process
The Baton Rouge Early Childhood Education Collaborative, Inc. seeks to form relationships with other organizations working with families and caregivers of unserved preschoolers. Our members are eligible to participate in joint funding requests and grants to provide services addressing various needs of the target population. Members receive quarterly newsletters and are invited to networking sessions, workshops and have access to work spaces for board meetings and group work projects.
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Community Educating Its Children
Community Educating Its Children
Charter Board Members
Rev. Clee Lowe - Chairman
Dan Chavis - Secretary/Treasurer
Mrs. Theta Williams - Member
Dr. Patricia Edwards - Member
Board Members 2022
Dr. Erma Borksey - Member
Dr. Kasundra Cyrus - Member
Rev. Ronald Sutton - Vice Chairman
Staff Members
Patricia Smith
Executive Director
Dan Chavis
Chief Operating Officer
Theta Williams
Education Consultant /Community Liaison
Shelia Chavis
Education Director
Staff Members
Patricia Smith
Executive Director
Dan Chavis
Chief Operating Officer
Theta Williams
Education Consultant /Community Liaison
Shelia Chavis
Education Director