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

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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

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Head Start and State Preschool

Enroll in Head Start or California State Preschool Programs operated by the Santa Clara County Office of Education

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School Enrollment

Enroll in preschool, transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten. School district enrollment typically begins between December and February every year.

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Children With Disabilities

Services, information, and support for children with disabilities and their caregivers

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Migrant Education

Migrant Education provides programs and services for migrant families

What 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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The Steps to Success campaign is partially supported by the Morgan Family Foundation and by a grant from the Sand Hill Endowment Fund and Early Childhood Fund: Ensuring a Foundation to Flourish grantmaking strategy of Silicon Valley Community Foundation.