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At TEA, our goal is for all ɬÀï·¬ children to enter school with the foundational knowledge and skills to be curious, confident and successful learners. In partnership with families, schools and communities, ɬÀï·¬provides support for effective and aligned early learning opportunities, policies and programs that:Ìý

• Support a highly-skilled early learning workforce
• Provide resources that engage and support development of young children
• Provide access to high-quality 3- and 4-year-old prekindergarten.Ìý

The Early Childhood Education Division at ɬÀï·¬has responsibility for the department's key early learning investments as determined by the Commissioner of Education and the state legislature.

A variety of Early Childhood Education information is available in the Frequently Asked Questions section.