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A young boy stands on a small bridge in front of a colorful, ocean-themed classroom display while families and teachers look on. The image features the following text: Small text: “Delaware County Intermediate Unit” Large text: “Services for Children Birth through Age 5”
A group of preschool-aged children dressed up in formal clothes smile and wave while standing in a row. The image includes the following text: Small text: “Services for Families with Children Birth through Age 5” Large text: “Free Preschool and Childcare Programs”
A child plays with colorful magnetic tiles at a classroom table while an adult smiles in the background. The text reads: Small text: “Services for Families with Children Birth through Age 5” Large text: “Help for Children with Development Delays”
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Early Childhood Education

DCIU offers early childhood programs for children from birth to age five, including Early Head Start, Head Start, Pre-K Counts, and Early Intervention. These services provide support for learning, development, and school readiness during a child’s early years.

 

Early Childhood Programs Calendars

January 2026
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat/Sun
Monday, December 29
Early Intervention Program Calendar EI No School for Students
All Day
DCIU/DCTS Holiday Schedule Winter Holiday - DCIU Programs & Offices Closed
All Day
Tuesday, December 30
Early Intervention Program Calendar EI No School for Students
All Day
DCIU/DCTS Holiday Schedule Winter Holiday - DCIU Programs & Offices Closed
All Day
Wednesday, December 31
Early Intervention Program Calendar EI No School for Students
All Day
DCIU/DCTS Holiday Schedule Winter Holiday - DCIU Programs & Offices Closed
All Day
Thursday, January 1
Early Intervention Program Calendar EI No School for Students
All Day
DCIU/DCTS Holiday Schedule Winter Holiday - DCIU Programs & Offices Closed
All Day
Friday, January 2
Early Intervention Program Calendar EI No School for Students
All Day
DCIU/DCTS Holiday Schedule Winter Holiday - DCIU Programs & Offices Closed
All Day
Saturday, January 3
Sunday, January 4
Monday, January 5
Tuesday, January 6
Wednesday, January 7
Family Center Family Center Positive Parenting Class
-
Thursday, January 8
Friday, January 9
Saturday, January 10
Sunday, January 11
Monday, January 12
Tuesday, January 13
Family Center Family Center Teeter Totter Play Group
-
Wednesday, January 14
Family Center Family Center Positive Parenting Class
-
Thursday, January 15
Friday, January 16
Saturday, January 17
Sunday, January 18
Monday, January 19
Early Intervention Program Calendar EI No School for Students
All Day
Tuesday, January 20
Early Intervention Program Calendar EI No School for Students
All Day
Wednesday, January 21
Family Center Family Center Positive Parenting Class
-
Thursday, January 22
Friday, January 23
Saturday, January 24
Sunday, January 25
Monday, January 26
Tuesday, January 27
Family Center Family Center Teeter Totter Play Group
-
Wednesday, January 28
Family Center Family Center Positive Parenting Class
-
Family Center Family Center Evening Event: Cocoa and Colors
-
Thursday, January 29
Friday, January 30
Early Intervention Program Calendar EI No School for Students
All Day
Saturday, January 31
Sunday, February 1

Calendar & Category Legend:

  • DCIU/DCTS Holiday Schedule DCIU/DCTS Holiday Schedule
  • Early Head Start Early Head Start
  • Early Intervention Program Calendar Early Intervention Program Calendar
  • Family Center Family Center
  • Head Start Head Start
  • Pre-K Counts Pre-K Counts

Department Contacts

Heather Collins

Heather Collins

Director of Early Childhood Education
Rebecca DeSantis

Rebecca DeSantis

Assistant Director of ECE/Director of EHS/HS
Leslie Wyers

Leslie Wyers

Assistant Director of Early Intervention