Early Childhood Education and Planning

Early Childhood Education and Planning Resources

Elementary Education

Elementary Education
Resources for those interested in the academic achievement of kindergarten through grade six public school students; includes transition-to-school guidance.

Local Child Care and Development Planning Councils (LPC)

Local Child Care and Development Planning Councils
The mission of county located LPCs is to plan for child care services based on the needs of families in the local community.

Team California for Healthy Kids–Early Childhood

Team California for Healthy Kids–Early Childhood
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson has initiated the Team California for Healthy Kids to promote healthy eating and physical activity throughout the day, every day, in schools, before and after school agencies, early childhood programs, and communities. The campaign will focus on making healthy choices the easy choices.

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Last Reviewed: Thursday, July 31, 2025

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Data Reporting - Child Gender (added 07-Aug-2025)
The Child Gender information field indicates whether the child receiving subsidized child care services through an agency’s contract with the Early Education Division (EED) is female, male, and non-binary.

Is this Provider License-Exempt? (added 06-Aug-2025)
The ‘Is this Provider License-Exempt?’ field indicates whether the provider is license-exempt or if they hold an active license number.
Head-of-Household Zip Code (added 06-Aug-2025)
The HoH Zip Code information field indicates the zip code of the residence of the HoH for the family receiving subsidized childcare services through an agency’s contract with the EED.