Children exposed to high quality early learning translates​ into a child’s ability ​to create a healthy, fulfilling life.

First 5 Yuba County Funded School Readiness Programs ensure that:
  • Children 0-5 are healthy and have both the academic and social-emotional skills they need to start kindergarten.
  • Parents and Caregivers feel confident in their skills as their child's first teacher, are knowledgeable about child development and early learning, and feel supported in helping develop early learning and growth in their children. 
School Readiness Programs include:
  • Playgroups & Preschool Program: Skilled teachers lead small groups of children and parents through play and educational interactions and activities to prepare children for kindergarten, while teaching them social-emotional skills and how to get along with peers in a classroom setting.
  • Family Support and Engagement:  Parent workshops and connections to community resources support families in promoting their child's early learning and development. 
  • Comprehensive Screenings and Early Intervention: Every day, your child is growing and learning. The most important time for your child’s development is during the first 5 years of life. School Readiness programs can conduct early screenings such as the ASQ. Knowing about typical child developmental will help you monitor your child for signs they are developing appropriately or signs they may need special support to help them reach their greatest potential.




MJUSD:
School Readiness Programs
MJUSD partners with First 5 Yuba and the Yuba County Office of Education to provide a school readiness program. All children under the age five in Yuba County are eligible for free parent and child activities designed to encourage positive one-to-one interactions and provide quality time for bonding and learning.

​For more information please contact a School Readiness Outreach Specialist at one of the following school sites:
  • Ella Elementary, Maria Cabrera, 530-741-6124
  • Cedar Lane Elementary, Veronica Lepe, 530-749-6112
  • Linda Elementary, Lulu Vaca 530- 741-6119


MJUSD:
Child Development Programs

The Child Development Program currently serves approximately 550 students throughout the Marysville Joint Unified School District. Students participate in one of three different programs; State Preschool, Child Care, and Latchkey, that are located at 11 different sites throughout the District. There are 20 teachers, 25 assistants, 2 secretaries, one custodian, and one director that work within the Child Development Program to provide services to children.

For more information visit MJUSD Child Development | or call 530-749-6165

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​Camptonville:
School Readiness Program
​Camptonville Community Partnership partners with First 5 Yuba to provide "1,2,3 Grow," a parent/child enrichment and kindergarten readiness program offered Tuesday and Thursdays weekly from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the Camptonville Elementary School campus.

For more information visit the Camptonville website. | or call Rita Ortega @ 530-288-9355 




​YES Charter- ABC Sprout
School Readiness Program
YES Charter's FREE School Readiness and parent education program is a nature based educational program for children ages 0-5 in Yuba County. 

YES Charter | Call for more info (530) 692-2210 | dcampbell@yescharteracademy.org

E-Center
Early Head Start, Head Start, Migrant/Seasonal Head Start
E-Center provides services for Early Head Start, Head Start, Migrant Seasonal Head Start, and Migrant Early Head Start.  Services are provided for children ages 0-5. All Services are provided FREE of cost to participants. To fulfill the Head Start mission, services are provided to promote child development in the areas of school readiness, physical, emotional, dental, nutritional health and the development of social and emotional skills.
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For more information visit E Center's website | Apply Online  | Call Toll Free 1-866-417-4255
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