Early Childhood Investigations

Early Childhood Investigations

Conference-quality professional development, made accessible to all.

Early Childhood Investigations Webinars is your gateway to inspiring, research-based professional development. Since 2009, our free webinar series has brought together respected authors, researchers, and leaders in early care and education to share timely insights and spark meaningful conversations across the workforce.

16 years

16 years

serving ECE

serving ECE

3M+

3M+

educators served

educators served

550+

550+

webinars held

webinars held

Accessible Professional Development

We believe that high-quality professional development should be accessible, practical, and immediately useful. That’s why each of our hour-long sessions offers:

Actionable strategies you can apply the very same day.

Engaging discussions with thought leaders who know the field.

Flexible access at no cost and eliminating barriers of time, distance, and price.

More than just webinars, ECI is a movement to empower directors, administrators, and teachers to elevate their practice and strengthen outcomes for children and families.

Our producer and partner in innovation

Early Childhood Investigations Webinars are proudly produced by Playground, the all-in-one platform that powers child care programs with technology, tools, and professional development.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to make excellent child care accessible to all. That starts with supporting the heroes in the classroom. From streamlining the daily work of providers with intuitive technology to fueling ongoing professional growth through ECI, Playground is committed to helping educators thrive every day.

Together, we’re building a future where every educator has the resources, inspiration, and support they need to provide children with the very best start in life.

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