For three consecutive years, the District of Columbia has ranked first in the nation in preschool and kindergarten enrollment.1 Serving almost 13,000 children annually, the Division of Early Learning provides leadership and coordination to ensure all students have access to high quality early childhood education programming.
The Mission of the Division of Early Learning is to provide leadership and coordination to ensure that all District of Columbia children, from birth to kindergarten entrance, have access to high quality early childhood development programs and are well prepared for school.