The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington is a group of committed educators, parents, grandparents, healthcare and childcare providers, business owners, civic organizations and members of the community who are deeply invested in the growth, development and academic success of young children in Southington.

The ECCS is an unincorporated entity.  The fiscal agent for the ECCS is the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, a federally recognized 501c3 non-profit organization.