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Introducing the Ellis FCC Network

Redefining what’s possible in Family Child Care — empowering educators, supporting families, and nurturing every child’s full potential.

As part of the Ellis Family Child Care Network, you’ll gain access to a wide range of resources designed to support your success and well-being:

What You’ll Receive:

Enrollment Assistance
Business Support
Expertise in Early Relational Health, including strategies for working with children with challenging behaviors
Personalized support from a dedicated Family Child Care Success Partner
Free CPR and First Aid certification
Technology tools and administrative assistance
A welcoming community of peers and early childhood advocates
High-quality, relevant professional development
Creative curriculum ideas and classroom support
Community-building events and celebrations
Expedited access to early intervention evaluations and services.

Meet the Team

Christy Bortolotto, Network Director, brings over 20 years of experience as a Family Child Care educator in Boston. A proud Boston College alumna and current graduate student in Executive Leadership, Christy is also a dedicated community volunteer and VP of the Westzone Family Child Care Network. She lives in Boston with her husband and two college-aged children.

Glo Valentin, FCC Success Partner, has over 25 years of experience as an FCC educator in Hyde Park. She is the founder of the BIPOC Family Child Care Collective and board president of the Greater Boston Early Educators Network. Glo is a passionate advocate for equity in early education and is currently pursuing her degree at UMass Boston.

Joy James, Early Relational Health Partner, brings over seven years of experience in early childhood development and family support through her work in Early Intervention. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy with a minor in Psychology from Berklee College of Music. Joy has worked closely with children birth to three and their families, helping them navigate developmental services, school transitions, community resources, and family-centered supports. She is passionate about building strong relationships and community with families and educators and strongly believes in creating warm, inclusive environments where children can thrive.

Ellis Family Child Care Network 162 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116 fcc@ellisearlylearning.org | 857-990-1680

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