| Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)-a voluntary parenting education program for parents of children 0-5 years. |
| Early Childhood Screening-a check of children's health and development between the ages of 3-4. |
| Early Childhood Special Education-services provided to young children with disabilities. |
| Early Head Start-for low-income families with babies and toddlers, and pregnant women. |
| Head Start-for 3-4 year olds of low-income families promoting school readiness. |
| Interagency Early Intervention Committee (IEIC)-who to contact for concerns about a child's development. |
| School Readiness-a voluntary program to prepare children for kindergarten. |