Early On Michigan

Every parent looks forward to their baby's first smile, first words, and first steps. But what happens when a child is behind in reaching those milestones? If you are worried that your child "seems behind" compared to other children of the same age, it might be time to contact Early On.

Early On is Michigan's early intervention system for helping infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age who have a disability, developmental delay(s) or are at risk for delay(s) due to certain health conditions, and their families. It's designed to help families find the social, health, and educational services that will promote the development of their infants and toddlers with special needs.

Partnering to support your child's development birth to 3

To understand whether you should refer a child, learn more about typical development by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Learn the Signs, Act Early campaign.

View the updated list of Established Conditions (PDF) that indicate automatic eligibility for Early On supports and services.

If you think your infant or toddler may have a developmental delay or a pre-existing medical condition, contact Early On at 1-800-EarlyOn (800-327-5966) or complete the online referral form.

Early On is offered by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) as the state lead agency for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). MiLEAP collaborates with various departments including the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) in implementing the Early On system.

To learn more about your rights as a parent under IDEA Part C, visit Early On Michigan - Family Rights (external site) or contact Michigan Alliance for Families at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org.

Early On Vision

Empowering and partnering with Michigan's families to support the development of infants and toddlers as they reach their full potential.

Early On Mission

To promote the development of infants and toddlers by providing comprehensive, individualized, and family-centered services through everyday activities.

Early On Education Consultants by Intermediate School District (ISD)

For a list of Early On Education Consultants by ISD, visit eotta.ccresa.org/contacts.php?id=1.

Early On Education Consultants

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Public Reporting of Data

Federal regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) at Section 303.702(b)(1)(i)(A) require public reporting on the performance of each early intervention program on the targets established in the State Performance Plan for each of the priority areas for Part C (Birth through age 2), Early On Michigan. Data may also be found on www.mischooldata.org by clicking "Download Early On (Part C) Public Report Spreadsheet" by choosing the pages K-12 Grade, Special Education, and Annual Public Reporting.

Specific questions regarding the Early On or infant/toddler content of the Public Report should be addressed to Janet Timbs via email at TimbsJ@michigan.gov. If you have difficulty with the public reporting website, please email CEPI@michigan.gov.

FFY2024 Michigan Part C Public Reports (published May 2026) (Excel)

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