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
August 2026
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Monday, July 27
Tuesday, July 28
Wednesday, July 29
Thursday, July 30
Friday, July 31
Saturday, August 1
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Thursday, August 6
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Thursday, August 20
Friday, August 21
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Tuesday, August 25
Wednesday, August 26
Thursday, August 27
Friday, August 28
Saturday, August 29
Sunday, August 30
Monday, August 31
Tuesday, September 1
Wednesday, September 2
Thursday, September 3
Friday, September 4
Saturday, September 5
Sunday, September 6
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