DHLW Early Childhood Area

Every child beginning at birth will be safe, healthy, and successful.

PO Box 882

Washington IA 52353

319-461-1369

​Upcoming meetings & activities

Board of Directors

Jim Cary

​Bailea Grier

Matt Latcham - Treasurer

Tricia Lipski - Vice Chair

Shawn Maine

Cyndi Mears

Melody Raub - Secretary

Mike Steele

Unity Stevens - Chair

Stan Stoops

Early Childhood

Purpose

School Ready 


DHLW+M Early Childhood Area

Executive Committee

May 1st 2025 4:00pm

Agenda


DHLW+M Early Childhood Area

RFR Committee

May 13th 2025 4:30pm

Marr Park 

​2935 Hwy 92, Ainsworth, IA. 52201

Agenda


DHLW+M Early Childhood Are Board

May 20th  2025

5:00pm

Mt. Pleasant Library

307 E Monroe, Mt. Pleasant, IA. 52641

​Virtual attendance click here

Agenda


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Programs

Professional Development

Child Care Nurse Consultant

Childcare Consultation

Quality Settings

Download the Southeast Iowa Regional Early Childhood Plan

2022 EC Plan Update

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Vision

Every child beginning at birth will be safe, healthy, and successful.


Mission

The DHLW Early Childhood Area community works together to maximize the status of the health, safety, education, and care of children (prenatal through 5 years) and their families.  

Family Support & Parent Education

Preschool Scholarships

Dental Varnishes & Education

Board