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Early Education Division Resources

California Head Start State Collaboration Office

California Head Start State Collaboration Office
Information including the Bridges newsletter and other publications developed by the office.

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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Questions:   Early Education Division | 916-322-6233
Last Reviewed: Friday, February 17, 2023
Recently Posted in Early Education
  • Management Bulletin 23-05 (added 07-Apr-2023)
    Early Education Division Management Bulletin Guidance on Part-day California State Preschool Program as an Extended Learning and Care Option.
  • Management Bulletin 23-04 (added 06-Apr-2023)
    This Management Bulletin notifies and provides guidance to California State Preschool Program Contractors about requirements for the fiscal year 2022–23 Program Self Evaluation.