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Showcasing the importance and impact of early education

Our mission is to provide early intervention, professional development, and foster leadership to ensure every child has equitable access to high-quality early education by supporting the individual needs of children, families, and early learning and care settings that result in sustainable changes.

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hope infant family support

The HOPE Infant Family Support Program partners with families of infants and toddlers, birth to 3 years old, with disabilities, to design individualized, innovative, and responsive services that embrace each family's culture, strengths and priorities.

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san diego quality preschool initiative

The San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative (SDQPI) is a measurable, quality improvement system that provides support to early learning and care providers working with children from birth to age 5 in a variety of settings.

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ASPIRE PROGRAM

The Achieving Success in Positive Interactions, Relationships, and Environments (ASPIRE) program supports California State Preschool Program contractors in building the capacity of their staff on the CLASS Tools: CLASS 2nd Edition and CLASS Environment.

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Little Schoolhouse Child Development Center

Little School Child Development Center offers state-subsidized child care from birth to 4 years old.

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Early Education Stipends

Learn about the various stipends offered, eligibility requirements, and application information.

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23rd Annual Early Years Conference

Get ready for the 23rd Annual Early Years Conference scheduled for April 10 and 11! While the official theme is still under wraps, we’re planning something truly special! Check back here for updates!

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Local Planning COuncil

The San Diego County Child Care and Development Local Planning Council (LPC) plans, advises, and collaborates to strengthen early learning and care programs and services. The LPC's highest priority is to promote equitable access to high-quality early learning and care.

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SDQPI and State Funded Director Meetings

The San Diego County Office of Education invites you to attend our Directors' Meetings as we want to support agencies participating in the San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative (SDQPI) and CSPP/CCTR providers.

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Workforce Advisement for Early Educators

Thanks to the Quality Counts California (QCC) Workforce Pathways Grant, early learning and care educators now have access to no-cost workforce advisement to support their professional growth. 

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Educational Reimbursement

Educational Reimbursement supports early learning and care professionals in advancing their educational qualifications to meet state requirements and improve instructional quality. It combines funding from the UPK Mixed Delivery Planning Grant and the QCC Workforce Pathways Grant to ensure equitable access to coursework, advising, and financial support.

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Stay up to date on events, notices, and announcements within the field of early education with the monthly Early Care and Learning Bulletin. Read the latest bulletin and subscribe using by using the sign up button below.


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Kelly Slocum

Administrative Assistant III
Linda Vista Campus