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EDUCATORS PARENTS PARTNERS STUDENTS Home Currently selected SCCOE Intranet Early Learning Services Homepage Page Description Our Purpose Application Process Learning Centers Eligibility Guidelines Education Readiness Family Engagement Health Services Program Calendars Parent Voice Accountability Contact Information Program Events Staff Links Site Contents SCCOE Divisions / Educational Services / Early Learning Services Page Image Early Learning Services Welcome to the Early Learning Services (ELS) Department website. The ELS Department operates the Head Start​ , Early Head Start , ​California State Preschool Program ( CS​PP)​ & Childcare Transition ( CCTR ) Classroom Programs. We share a common interest in the growth and development of children and know that we will all benefit from working and learning together.​​ ​Our Purpose​ We committ to child development education, health and social services. Application Process We provide free programs and low-cost alternatives options to eligible families. Learning Centers We provide quality educational programs with part-day and full-day classroom sessions. ​​Health Services Early identification of health or mental health needs is important. Education Readiness​ Learn more about our guiding principle and educational child outcomes. Family Engagement​ We value parents in our program and encourage involvement in all areas. ​​​ MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ​ We offer quality education program options for children ages 0-5 years old in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties. The eligibility criteria include a wide range of factors such as age, ​income, homelessness, and foster care. ​ ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES ​​ We provide a range of preschool services to eligible families who live in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties. The Head Start and State Preschool center calendars for school year outline the academic schedule for the year. ​ PROGRAM CALENDARS ​​ ​ We strongly believe that parent, family, and community engagement are essential elements to the child’s development and emotional well-being. Parent engagement is essential to our classrooms, and families. ​ PARENT VOICE ​​​​​ ​ Accountability ​ ​ Program Events​​ ​​​​​​​ ​ Antonio Fuentes Director, Early Learning Services Pho​ne: (408) 453-6900 ​​ ​ ​​ ​ educators parents partners students 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131-2304 (408) 453-6500 Contact Us Contact the County Office of Education Divisions & Departments Staff Directory SCCOE Conference Center Compliance Non-Discrimination Statement Title IX and Educational Equity Uniform Complaint Procedures Accessibility Statement Employee Links Employee Intranet Frontline (AESOP) Office 365 SharePoint Technology Service Portal IMPACT GuideSCCOE.org uses cookies to collect and analyze information on site performance and usage. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of...