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Calling All Childcare Owners & Inspiring ECE Leaders

The ECE Pep Rally 2026:

Crayons, Culture, & Collabs: The Remix

Calling All Childcare Owners & Inspiring ECE Leaders

You didn’t build your center to just survive another year.

You built it to lead.
To grow.
To create impact.

The ECE Pep Rally is for childcare leaders who are ready to lead like CEOs — not just manage daily chaos.

This is a high-impact, strategy-driven experience for owners, directors, and leaders who want clarity, structure, and real growth.

Tickets go on sale March 8th

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IMAGINE THIS

Walking away with a clear plan to increase revenue and impact

Falling back in love with your business again

Breaking through income, time, and staffing limitations

THE HOTEL

The Westin Buckhead Atlanta
  • Direct access to ballroom

  • On-site dining

  • Prime Buckhead location

  • Close to Lenox Square

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Why Choose The ECE Pep Rally?

Because this is not just a conference.

When ECE leaders invest in The ECE Pep Rally, they invest in:

  • Measurable Growth

  • Stronger Center Culture

  • Teacher Retention

  • Increased Enrollment

  • Content Clarity

  • Community Engagement

  • Building and Scaling with Intention

Why Choose The ECE Pep Rally?

Because this is not just a conference.

When ECE leaders invest in The ECE Pep Rally, they invest in:

  • Measurable Growth

  • Stronger Center Culture

  • Teacher Retention

  • Increased Enrollment

  • Content Clarity

  • Community Engagement

Who the ECE Pep Rally Is For

This experience was created for:

  • You own or lead a childcare center and want to operate like a CEO, not just manage daily tasks

  • You’re tired of constantly putting out fires and want real systems and structure

  • You want to grow your center without burning yourself out

  • You’re ready to make confident decisions as a leader

  • You want strategy you can actually use — not just motivation

“WHO IT’S NOT FOR”

This event may not be for you if:

  • You’re looking for quick fixes or shortcuts

  • You’re not open to learning new ways of leading

  • You’re only attending for motivation without action

The ECE Pep Rally 2026 - "Crayons, Culture, & Collabs: The Remix" (90's Theme) will be held in

Atlanta, GA on September 2026.

This two-day experience will bring together over 200 of the most passionate, driven, and unstoppable

ECE leaders in the industry. Expect unmatched energy, powerful strategies, and connections that

can transform your business.

WHY THE ECE PEP RALLY?

  • Grow Your Enrollment - Proven strategies to attract and retain families

  • Free Your Time - Systems to give you your life back

  • Expand Your Empire - Scale with confidence and clarity

  • Innovative Resources - Tools, vendors, and ideas to give you the edge

  • Breakout Workshops - Hands-on learning for immediate results

  • Networking & Fun - Build your tribe and powerful collaboration

Imagine

This

- Grow Your Enrollment - Proven strategies to attract and retain families

- Free Your Time - Systems to give you your life back

- Expand Your Empire - Scale with confidence and clarity

- Innovative Resources - Tools, vendors, and ideas to give you the edge

- Breakout Workshops - Hands-on learning for immediate results

- Networking & Fun - Build your tribe and powerful collaborations

Where will the ECE Pep Rally be located?

The 2026 ECE Pep Rally will be held in Atlanta, Georgia at The Westin Buckhead Atlanta.

Address:
3391 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

All main sessions, keynotes, breakouts, and networking experiences will take place at the host hotel. Once registered, you will receive full event details, schedule, and room block information.

When is the ECE Pep Rally 2026?

When is the ECE Pep Rally?

The ECE Pep Rally will take place Labor Day Weekend 2026:

Friday, September 4 – Sunday, September 6, 2026
Atlanta, Georgia

Friday includes registration and our opening experience.
Saturday is a full day of keynotes, strategy sessions, and networking.
Sunday concludes with leadership sessions and closing moments by 2:00 p.m.

We recommend arriving Friday and departing Monday to fully experience the event.

Will there be a virtual experience?

No. The ECE Pep Rally is an in-person experience only.

This event is designed to be fully immersive — the energy, the networking, the leadership conversations, and the atmosphere cannot be replicated online.

We believe proximity matters.
The room matters.
The connections matter.

If you want the full experience, you have to be in Atlanta.

Seats are limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Is there a discounted hotel room block?

Yes.

We have secured a discounted room block at our official host hotel, The Westin Buckhead Atlanta, for ECE Pep Rally attendees.

Room Block Details:


Friday – Monday (September 4–7, 2026)
$179 per night
Plus 16.9% state & local taxes and a $5 Georgia Hotel/Motel daily tax

Perks include:
• Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi
• $15 discounted overnight self-parking
• Direct access to all event sessions and networking

Staying at the host hotel keeps you in the center of the experience — no commuting, no missing moments, no disconnected networking.

Rooms are limited and available on a first-come basis. We recommend booking as soon as you register.

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