Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education

Child & Family Services in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) is the state agency that administers Alabama's First Class Pre-K voluntary high-quality pre-kindergarten program for four-year-olds (consistently ranked nationally by the National Institute for Early Education Research as the highest-quality state pre-K program in the U.S.), the Office of School Readiness, the Head Start State Collaborati

Phone: (334) 224-3171

Address: 445 Dexter Ave Ste 2050, Montgomery, Alabama, 36104

Website: https://children.alabama.gov/

Good to know: ADECE main 334-224-3171; alternate line 334-353-0362 (verified 2026-04-30 via children.alabama.gov). Address: 445 Dexter Ave Ste 2050, Montgomery, AL 36104. Web: children.alabama.gov.

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Frequently asked questions about Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education

How do I contact Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education?

You can call Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education at (334) 224-3171 or visit 445 Dexter Ave Ste 2050 in Montgomery, Alabama. Their website is https://children.alabama.gov/.

What services does Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education offer?

The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) is the state agency that administers Alabama's First Class Pre-K voluntary high-quality pre-kindergarten program for four-year-olds (consistently ranked nationally by the National Institute for Early Education Research as the highest-quality state pre-K program in the U.S.), the Office of School Readiness, the Head Start State Collaboration Office (coordinating with the federal Head Start grantees that serve low-inco

Are services at Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education at (334) 224-3171 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education offer services in other languages?

Call Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education at (334) 224-3171 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.