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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.