Early Childhood Education
Phone: 906-779-2695 Fax: 906-776-8148
Please click on the "Fillable Early Childhood Application" link below to complete and submit your application for the program.
Fillable Early Childhood Application
Helpful Links:
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program
About Early Childhood Education
The Department of Early Childhood Education Offers:
Early On - Families with children ages 0-3 with established condition or developmental delay
Early Head Start - Expectant parents and families with infants and toddlers (ages birth to 3)
Head Start - Families with children ages 3-5 (3 by September 1st) - See "Locations" where Head Start classrooms are located!
Great Start Readiness Program - Families with children age 4 (4 by September 1st - not Kindergarten eligible) - See "Locations" where Great Start Readiness Program classrooms are located!
Great Start Collaborative - Families with children ages 0-8
Dial Screening: This developmental screening is available to all children ages 3-5 residing in Dickinson and Iron Counties. The screening takes approximately 45 minutes and includes an assessment of:
-Motor Skills (large/small muscle control)
-Concept Development
-Language Development
-Social/Emotional Well-Being
-Hearing and Vision
The screening is of no cost. Please call 779-2695 to schedule an appointment.
Locations
Nordic Center
(Head Start and Great Start Readiness Program Classrooms)
W6588 M69 (adjacent to North Dickinson)
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 542-3367
Norway Center
(Head Start Classroom)
Norway School
300 Section Street
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-5981
Willis Center
(Head Start and Great Start Readiness Program Classrooms)
245 North Balsam
Kingsford, MI 49802
Bates Head Start Center
(Head Start Classrooms)
Bates Elementary School
3257 E. US2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-4414
Dickinson-Iron Great Start Readiness Program Sub-recipients