Early Childhood Program Administrator’s Institute (ECPAI) is a series of courses specifically geared towards directors, owners and administrators of early education programs, offered at the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education. In its eighth year, the program gives participants the opportunity to expand their knowledge of early education philosophies, build leadership skills, and improve the quality of their early childhood programs. In June, 104 administrators completed the program. At the same time, the program received the Agencies Helping Associations Proposer (AHAP) award from the Florida Family Child Care Home Association, Inc.