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Early Childhood Development Commission
Suffolk's Early Childhood Development Commission provides resources, services, and programs to the children of Suffolk, birth through age eight, and their caregivers to support social, physical, emotional, and cognitive growth. It is our goal to ensure that every young child in Suffolk has the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential. We strive to be the vital link in our community concerning Early Childhood related issues throughout Suffolk. ECDC welcomes any opportunity to reach out and engage with our community.
Helpful Links
Early Childhood Professionals
Families
- Child Care Aware
- SPS Kindergarten Registration Info
- Back to School
- Minus 9 to 5
- Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
- Resources 757
- Miss Humblebee's Academy
- Early Intervention Resources
Early Intervention (EI) Resources
Suffolk Public Schools
SPS ECSE (Suffolk Public Schools Early Childhood Special Education)
Contact Information
100 North Main Street | 4th Floor | Suffolk, VA 23434
757-925-6764 (phone)
757-925-5625 (fax)
Ages/Population Served
Preschool aged children
Services
- SPS Early Childhood Special Education
- Specially designed instruction
Early Start/VPI (Virginia Preschool Initiative)
Contact Information
SPS Early Start webpage
Ages/Population Served
Children who turn 4 years old by September 30, 2024
Services
- Acceptance into the program is determined on eligibility criteria and identified risk factors
SPS Early Childhood Resource Center (ECRC)
Contact Information
SPS Early Childhood Resource Center webpage
757-925-6767
krystalreid@spsk12.net
Ages/Population Served
Ages 2-4
Services
- FREE screening for developmental delays in vision, hearing, speech, language, motor skills, cognitive skills and social interactions
- Two locations in Suffolk: Nansemond Parkway Elementary School and Florence Bowser Elementary School
The Children’s Center
Early Intervention and Pediatric Therapy
Contact Information
757-538-2523
757-562-6806
Ages/Population Served
Early Intervention ends at a child's third birthday. Standard outpatient pediatric services until age 21
Services
- Early intervention and pediatric therapy services for children with developmental delays or disabilities. Some programs are available at no- or low-cost to eligible families
Early Head Start
Ages/Population Served
Prenatal to age 3
Services
- Developmental screenings for all children, treatment for those with developmental delays or disabilities, plus support for parents
Head Start
Ages/Population Served
Children between the ages of 3 and 5; income-based
Services
- Regular developmental checkpoints to ensure children stay on track
- Support for children with developmental delays or disabilities
Western Tidewater Community Services Board
Western Tidewater Community Service Board
Contact Information
757-758-5106
Fill out a request for information: info@wtcsb.org
Ages/Population Served
Children ages 4 and up
Services
- Point of entry for access to mental health services, developmental disabilities support and substance abuse services for Franklin, Suffolk and the counties of IOW
- Early Intervention Service Coordination (Part C and Target Case Management services) Service Coordinators help to identify the services, providers and supports that will best meet family and child needs
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)
Contact Information
800-869-6782 or 703-923-0010
peatc.org
@PEATCVA & @PEATCEarlyChildhood
Ages/Population Served
Birth to age 26
Services
- Learn about navigating special education and disability service systems
- EI workshops and trainings for parents/caregivers
Looking for quality early care and learning for your child?
Child Care Aware of America has created a detailed list to inform parents on what to look for when choosing a quality child care program. Use this list to help determine if a location would be the best choice for your family.
A printable checklist is also available.
ECDC is here to help. Feel free to contact us directly or join one of our public meetings. More information can be found on our Contact Us tab.
You can search local early care facilities.
Select “Suffolk” from the drop down menu, click “search”, and scroll down. To learn more about a location, click on the location name. You will then see contact and licensing information.
Early Childhood Development Commission (ECDC) Resource Room at North Suffolk Library
About the Room
The Resource room is a space at North Suffolk Library dedicated to support the learning and development of young children, ages 0-5 within the City of Suffolk. The space can be reserved by Early Childhood Educators only. It accommodates up to 4 people with desks and chairs, as well as equipment for educators to use (listed below). For more information on reserving the Resource Room, click Meeting Space Reservation or call (757) 514-7323. We recommend all users review the how-to documents listed below and posted within the room.
Resource Room Equipment
The ECDC Commission meets every other month on the first Wednesday at 2 p.m. These meetings are open to the public and we invite you to join us in discussing local, regional, and national topics and issues regarding the Early Childhood Community. The mission of the Early Childhood Development Commission is to provide resources, services, and programs to the children of Suffolk, birth through age eight, and their caregivers to support social, physical, emotional, and cognitive growth.
Please join us every other month on the first Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room 3 (top of the stairs) during the following months:
January, March, May, July, September, November
*A public notice will be issued for any additional meetings.
Members
| Mark Furlo Chair, Parks & Recreation Representative | Dr. Eltonette Harris Vice Chair, Parent Representative | Lisa Milburn Secretary, Hospital Representative | Tamie Rittenhouse Head Start Representative |
Dr. Catherine Pichon Superintendent Designee | Fikeria Yancey Department of Social Services Representative | Henry L. Dixon Family Day Home Representative | Kim Clark Liaison, Early Childhood Development Commission Manger |
| Marie Baker Center-based Childcare Representative | Carol Wilson Early Childhood Professional Representative | Virginia Staylor Member at Large | Carol Johnson Private School Representative |
| Katelyn Morenz Early Childhood Development Commission Coordinator | VACANT Parent Representative #2 | VACANT Hospital Representative #2 |
The Children's Center - Early Childhood Teacher
Job description: The Children's Center - Early Childhood Teacher
Are you an early care facility hiring? Contact Kim Clark, Early Childhood Development Commission Manager, to get your job posting added here.
Kim Clark
ECDC Childhood Development Commission Manager
kclark@suffolkva.us
Morgan Memorial Library
443 W. Washington St.
Suffolk, VA 23434