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.
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Early Childhood Programs Calendars
October 2026
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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Sat/Sun
Monday, September 28
Tuesday, September 29
Wednesday, September 30
Thursday, October 1
Friday, October 2
Saturday, October 3
Sunday, October 4
Monday, October 5
Tuesday, October 6
Wednesday, October 7
Thursday, October 8
Friday, October 9
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, October 11
Monday, October 12
Tuesday, October 13
Wednesday, October 14
Thursday, October 15
Friday, October 16
Saturday, October 17
Sunday, October 18
Monday, October 19
Tuesday, October 20
Wednesday, October 21
Thursday, October 22
Friday, October 23
Saturday, October 24
Sunday, October 25
Monday, October 26
Tuesday, October 27
Wednesday, October 28
Thursday, October 29
Friday, October 30
Saturday, October 31
Sunday, November 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
Director of Early Childhood Education
Rebecca DeSantis
Assistant Director of ECE/Director of EHS/HS
Leslie Wyers
Assistant Director of Early Intervention