Connecting families to early learning programs in Santa Clara County
The Santa Clara County Childcare Resource and Referral program helps families understand all program options. Contact 669-212-5437 or search for programs near you on the Santa Clara County Childcare Portal www.childcarescc.org.
Program Options Overview
Home and Center-Based Programs
Find licensed, home-based and center-based programs, including low-cost and free options such as California State Preschool and Head Start
Head Start and State Preschool
Enroll in Head Start or California State Preschool Programs operated by the Santa Clara County Office of Education
School Enrollment
Enroll in preschool, transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten. School district enrollment typically begins between December and February every year.
Children With Disabilities
Services, information, and support for children with disabilities and their caregivers
Migrant Education
Migrant Education provides programs and services for migrant families
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Subscribe to The Early YearsWhat is TK?
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is an additional grade level that serves 4-year-old children within elementary schools throughout California. All children who turn 4 by September 1st are eligible starting in the 2025/26 academic year.
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