• Mitchell CDC serves approximately 200 to 500 children, ages 0-5 years old, per year.
• •Mitchell CDC houses an Early Start Program for children 0-3 years old at Taft Elementary.
• Mitchell CDC houses Early Intervention, Early Intervention Autism Specific, Extensive Support/Medically Fragile, and Inclusive programs for preschool-aged children 3-5 years old.
• Satellite ECSE classes are located at the following elementary school sites: Harvey, Jackson, Kennedy, Lincoln, Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, Sierra, Washington, and Taft.
• Parent involvement and training is an integral part of all our programs. Parent trainings are offered on designated Student Free Fridays at the Mitchell CDC campus. 
• Preschool Assessment Teams (PAT) assess children who have been identified as having areas of concern. Special education eligibility is determined based upon the assessment results.

Early intervention determines our children's future. Early intervention can be remedial or preventive in nature and focuses on the child, parents, and family. Our early intervention programs are school-based and home-based.