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Office of Early Childhood Development

An Office of the Administration for Children & Families

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Current as of: March 24, 2025

Dr. Laurie Todd-Smith

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Childhood Development (Office of Early Childhood Development)

Dr. Laurie Todd-Smith is the deputy assistant secretary for early childhood development leading ACF’s Office of Early Childhood Development, which oversees the Office of Head Start and the Office of Child Care.

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