- Preschool Program -

Preschool Program
The Concord Child Care Center Preschool Head Start Program is the most successful, longest-running school readiness program in the United States.  It provides comprehensive education, medical and dental services, mental health services, nutrition, social services, full inclusion of young children with disabilities and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.  Nationwide, more than 25 million preschool-aged children have benefited from Head Start.  Throughout the state of California, Head Start currently serves more than 98,000 children.

The Concord Child Care Center Preschool/Head Start program provides Full-time childcare for 3 – 4 years old. Full day childcare requires that parent(s) must be working or attending school full-time;
The Concord Child Care Center preschool has followed California Department of Education, Child Development Division early learning standards since 1972. Additionally we follow national early learning standards as a Head Start provider. We received accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children in 2002.

Preschool children are intrinsically curious and through direct and focused observations, our Preschool Program teachers develop a curriculum that emerges from each child’s knowledge of the world. Language, literacy, math, science, art, music and movement, health and social studies are all interwoven into the curriculum. Friendships are an important part of growing up and this aspect of being a preschooler is fostered in continuative care groups. Our families and teachers, coming from rich cultural and linguistic backgrounds, invite respect and celebration of our diversity.

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for enrollment in the Preschool Program:

• Household income must not exceed the income ceilings established by the California Department of Finance for the State Median Income. Enrollment in Head Start requires income that does not exceed Federal Poverty Level guidelines;

• The child must be age 3 to 5 years old;

• For full day childcare, parent(s) must be working or attending school full time.

The Concord Child Care Center:

• Provides Continuity of Care

• Focuses on Social Skills

• Offers Free choice of activities

• Offers School Readiness Activities

• Provides Art, Music, Science Activities

• Provides a Large Outdoor Play Area

• Serves Nutritious Meals and Snacks

• Offers Field Trips

Location
Our program is conveniently located in Concord, CA.     

Enrollment Office
1360 Detroit Avenue
Concord, CA  94520
Phone: (925)-689-5151

Enrollment Application Process
If you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, you can apply for enrollment in this program by clicking the link below.

You will need to provide the child’s proof of birth date, proof of your household income, the child’s immunization record and proof of your current employment and/or school or training schedule.  Upon acceptance into the program, physical and dental examinations will be required and a Health History must be provided.  Printed enrollment application forms are available at our offices.