Early Childhood Services
At Cooperative Educational Services, our Early Childhood Services are dedicated to supporting a wide range of early childhood programs that serve children from birth through grade 3. Whether you are part of a community-based early care and education program, a public or private school, or a charter school, we are here to provide tailored support that meets your unique needs.
Our comprehensive services are designed to enhance the quality of early childhood education and support the growth and development of young learners. We offer:
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Professional Development: Access to a broad spectrum of training topics, including Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (CT OEC) approved courses, to ensure your educators are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.
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Coaching, Consulting, and Technical Assistance: Personalized support to help your staff address challenges, improve practices, and achieve excellence in early childhood education.
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NAEYC Accreditation Support: Guidance through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation process to help your program meet high standards of quality.
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Program Review and Evaluation: Comprehensive assessments of your programs to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and strategies for enhancement.
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Regional Networking: Opportunities to connect and collaborate through the Early Childhood Council for Public School Administrators and the Early Childhood Leadership Forum, fostering a community of shared learning and growth.
For more detailed information or personalized assistance, please reach out to the contacts listed on the right-hand side of this page. We are here to support you every step of the way in advancing your early childhood programs.
For more information about request PDS Services please visit Onsite PDS Service Request
Suzanne Clement, the Early Childhood Coordinator in PDS, contributed to "Evaluation of the Connecticut Early Childhood Education Workforce Pipeline Pilot" Congratulations on great work!
Early Childhood Recourses Resources
For additional information about the kindergarten age requirements please visit Know Your Rights: Kindergarten Entry Guide
For additional information about Child Care please visit Parent Guide: What to Know When You're Looking for a Child Care Provider
To learn more about GEER Online Learning Hub please visit GEER Online Learning Hub
To learn more about GEER Parent Technology Resource Hub please visit GEER Parent Technology Resource Hub
For additional information from the OEC Pyramid please visit OEC Pyramid Resources webpage
For additional information from the OEC Pyramid in Spanish please visit la página web de Recursos de la Pirámide de la OEC.






