Making a positive difference in the community
Empowering Hartford families with quality care and education
The Early Learning Division is supported by the City of Hartford Department of Families, Children, Youth, and Recreation.
Visit the department’s website to learn more.
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Education
Implement early childhood policy coordinating early learning and development planning
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Community
Unite early childhood programs and into a coordinated comprehensive citywide system -
Quality
Improve the quality of early childhood programs, increase teacher credentials, and strengthen the use of effective instructional practices through professional development and data-driven decision-making practices in order to ensure positive child outcomes
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Advocacy
Lead and/or participate on boards and commissions related to early childhood and seek additional revenues
Parent Resources
Hartford Public Schools serves more than 16,500 PreK-12 students from Hartford and nearly 70 surrounding towns. We are one of the largest public school districts in Connecticut, with 39 schools, including 18 magnet schools. We believe in our beautiful and capable students, high expectations, inclusiveness, collaboration, continuous improvement, and systemic accountability.
Find a Program
The Birth to Three System contracts with early intervention programs across the state of Connecticut that support families with children who have delays or disabilities. Birth to Three offers supports to families with children who are under age 3 and have either:
- A significant developmental delay based on a standardized test
- A medical condition (diagnosed by a doctor) that’s likely to result in a developmental delay
The goal of the Care 4 Kids program is to make child care affordable for low to moderate income families in Connecticut. The program is a partnership between the State of Connecticut, the families in the program and the providers who take care of the children. To participate in the program, there are certain eligibility requirements for parents, children and child care providers.
Learn more about Care 4 Kids Tuition Assistance
We put babies at the center of everything we do. Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.
Since 1977, we have translated our expertise in the science of early childhood development into pioneering programs, field-leading training and resources, and responsive policy solutions. As a membership-based organization, we provide a vibrant, connected community for professionals in diverse disciplines focused on child development who are committed to advancing their knowledge and skills.
Learn more about Zero to Three
Hartford Talks’ LENA Start is a multiple week program for ages 0-5 that promotes early talk & childhood development.
Hartford Talks aims to assist in increasing language development in children starting as early as birth, in order to improve cognitive, social, and emotional health and to close opportunity gaps.
Estimated program duration is 5-10 weeks.
211 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people to essential health and human services 24 hours a day, seven days a week online and over the phone.
211 is fully certified in crisis intervention by the American Association of Suicidology and is certified by The Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS). AIRS is the professional association for over 1,200 community Information and Referral (I&R) providers.
Learn More About 2-1-1
The mission of the Department of Families, Children, Youth and Recreation is to ensure the well-being and success of all Hartford families.
Key Responsibilities
- Promoting and providing high-quality early childhood education
- Youth development
- Workforce development
- Recreation, and other related programs.
- Getting and keeping young people on safe and productive paths
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
The AAP has approximately 67,000 members in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and many other countries. Members include pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists. To be a full Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), a member must be board-certified. This means they have passed the American Board of Pediatrics certifying examination.
Learn More About Healthy Children
- Community-wide service and branches
- Commitment to literacy
- Expanded presence, profile and partnerships
- Board governance and organizational excellence
- Development and financial sustainability
- Current technology
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. The association comprises nearly 60,000 individual members of the early childhood community and 52 Affiliates, all committed to delivering on the promise of high-quality early learning. Together, we work to achieve a collective vision: that all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential.
Learn More About NAEYC
Designed with all kinds of families in mind
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Lashevia Morris
