Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) - State Office

Education in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) is the state-government agency overseeing Alabama's early-childhood education system, including the nationally top-ranked First Class Pre-K voluntary pre-K program, the Office of School Readiness, the statewide Head Start State Collaboration Office, and Alabama's federal Preschool Development Grant Birth-Through-Five (PDG B-5) initiative.

Phone: (334) 224-3171

Address: P.O. Box 302755, Montgomery, Alabama, 36130

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

Good to know: ADECE State Office (Montgomery, AL) — main switchboard 334-224-3171 (verified 2026-05-01 via children.alabama.gov). To enroll a four-year-old in First Class Pre-K, apply during the annual January–March pre-registration window at children.alabama.gov/first-class-pre-k or call the ADECE main office. For federal Head Start placement (birth–5), call the federal Head Start Locator 1-866-763-6481 or vis

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Frequently asked questions about Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) - State Office

How do I contact Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) - State Office?

You can call Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) - State Office at (334) 224-3171 or visit P.O. Box 302755 in Montgomery, Alabama. Their website is https://children.alabama.gov/.

What services does Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) - State Office offer?

The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) is the state-government agency overseeing Alabama's early-childhood education system, including the nationally top-ranked First Class Pre-K voluntary pre-K program, the Office of School Readiness, the statewide Head Start State Collaboration Office, and Alabama's federal Preschool Development Grant Birth-Through-Five (PDG B-5) initiative. First Class Pre-K serves four-year-olds in classrooms operated by school distri

Are services at Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) - State Office free or low-cost?

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

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