Early Learning Division

The City of Hartford has a longstanding commitment to early childhood education and interventions. It is the first municipality in the State to implement a citywide Early Childhood Blueprint and the only city to establish a department, endorsed by City Council, to oversee early childhood initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement early childhood policy coordinating early learning and development planning;
• Unite early childhood programs and into a coordinated comprehensive citywide system;
• 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;
• Lead and/or participate on boards and commissions related to early childhood and;
• Seek additional revenues