Early Education Centers are high quality developmentally appropriate preschool programs that address the social-emotional, physical and cognitive needs of the population served. The mission and beliefs of ECED outlines a commitment and responsibility to the diverse cultural and linguistic needs of children and families.

Locations
For a list of Early Education Centers, click here:  Early Education Center Locations


Hours of Operation
Usually 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Centers operate 246 days per year.

Who Qualifies
Families at or below 70% of state median income, family or child must have a qualifying need such as employment, training, seeking employment, etc. Fees may be required, based on gross family income.

Eligibility
Children ages 2 through 4 are served at most centers.

Parent Education and Outreach
Parent advisory council, two parent-teacher conferences per year, parent survey, parent education.

The California State Preschool Program Part-Day (CSPP Part-Day) is a three-hour educational program for children ages three and four years old, with priority given to four year olds. These programs are located at elementary schools. The CSPP Part-Day Program provides personalized learning experiences before children enter kindergarten.

Locations
For a list of CSPP Part-Day sites, click here: CSPP LOCATIONS


Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday during the 180 day school year, two sessions offered daily (A.M. or P.M.), 3 hours each session.

Who Qualifies
Families at or below 70% of state median income. Fees are not required.

Eligibility
Children ages three and four as of September 1 of the school year, with priority given to four year olds.

Enrollment
A family must complete an application and provide supporting documentation demonstrating gross family income.

Professional Development
The professional development for all teachers and aides are in alignment with the California's Pre-kindergarten Learning and Development Guidelines, State mandates for Desired Results and the Early Childhood Education Branch's Early Education Improvement Plan approved by the Board of Education in February 2001.

Curricula and Literature
The core and essential documents for the California State Peschool Programs (CSPP) remain consistent with the goal of providing a high-quality early learning experience that will prepare students for school and life.  The Early Childhood Education Division is committed to supporting all students with their cognitive and social emotional growth as they get ready to transition to the district's kindergarten programs.  The core curriculum, used in all of the CSPP programs, is aligned to the California Preschool Learning Foundations (Volumes 1-3) and the California Preschools Learning Frameworks(Volumes 1-3). Each of these guiding research-based documents is designed to provide standards and developmentally appropriate practices so all  children will be successful.  Based on the  foundations and Frameworks, teachers use a variety of strategies to encompass the diverse needs of all children.  In addition, students in the CSPP programs are assessed using the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) 2015 two times during the school year.  The results from the DRDP are shared with parents so parents can see the progress that their child is making in areas such as attention to learning, math, science, literacy, and physical growth.

Parent Strategies
State and District regulations promote inclusion of parents in early education programs in meaningful ways. The Early Childhood Education Division is implementing the Parent Leadership Institute to train all parents of preschool age students in the following components: Parents as their child's leader, parents as school leaders and parents as policy leaders.

The California School Age Families Education (Cal-SAFE) Program is a comprehensive, integrated, community-linked, school-based program that serves expectant and parenting students and their infants and toddlers. The program is designed to improve the educational experience, increase the availability of support services for enrolled teen parents, and provide child care and development services for their children.

Eligibility
Female and male students age 18 and younger who have not graduated from high school, if they are an expectant parent, a custodial parent, or a parent taking an active role in the care and supervision of their child.

Children
Ages six weeks to 2 and a half years.

Locations
Cal-SAFE is currently offered at these locations:

Cleveland Infant Center                     
19031 W. Strathern Street
Reseda, CA 91335
Phone: (818) 885-3677
Fax: (818) 727-0964

Locke Infant Center
320 E 111TH Street
Los Angeles, CA 90061
Phone: (323) 755-0102
Fax:(323) 242-8621

Ramona Infant Center
231 S. Alma Avene.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
Phone: (323) 266-7650
Fax: (323) 266-7698

Roosevelt Infant Center
456 S. Matthews Street
Los Angeles, CA90033
Phone: (323) 780-6635
Fax: (323) 780-6636

Hours and Days of Operation
The program is offered during the high school's instructional time, usually six hours per day for 180 days per year.

Support Staff
Nurse, School Mental Health Consultant, Pupil Services and Attendance Counselor

Professional Development
The district is required by the California Department of Education to provide professional development to all Cal-SAFE staff. The division provides professional development in curriculum, instruction and assessment.

Transitional Kindergarten, or TK, is year one of a two year Kindergarten program. TK provides an early childhood education program that builds a bridge between preschool years and traditional Kindergarten. Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year selected schools will offer Universal Transitional Kindergarten Program (UTK) for children who will turn 5 between September 2nd and September 1st of the current school year. Other schools not listed will be able to offer Transitional Kindergarten for children who will turn 5 years old between September 2nd and February 2nd.  Beginning in 2023-2024, all District schools that offer kindergarten will have UTK programs.

Locations
Transitional Kindergarten is available in all LAUSD elementary schools that offer a kindergarten program.

Interactive MAP of UTK Programs

To find a UTK school, UTK Location List

Hours of Operation
The TK and UTK programs follow the full day schedule of Traditional Kindergarten with a 6 hour daily program Monday through Friday during the 180 day school year.

Eligiblity
Transitional Kindergarten is designed for, but not restricted to, students who turn 5 years old between September 2 and February 2 for the 2022-2023 school year. Children benefit from an enriched foundational early childhood education program to prepare them for success in traditional Kindergarten. UTK students must meet different age requirements based on their age. For more information, contact an UTK school near you.

Enrollment
Parents must complete a standard LAUSD elementary enrollment packet, sign the Parent of Eligible Student Requesting Transitional Kindergarten form and complete and sign the CDE Kindergarten Continuance Form.

Curricula
This program provides children with a well-planned classroom program to build necessary social and academic skills for success throughout their school careers. The program is based on the California Kindergarten Common Core State Standards with focused instruction in literacy and numeracy along with strong emphasis on self-regulation and social engagement. The daily schedule includes whole group instruction and activities, small group instruction and independent and “hands-on” learning. The Transitional Kindergartners enjoy lunch and recess with their fellow Kindergarten friends and participate in all Kindergarten activities such as music, art, and motor skills development throughout the year.

Parent Involvement
Communication between home and school is essential in helping children succeed. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their child’s learning journey at home and at school. A variety of activities and workshops support parents and children in Transitional Kindergarten.

The child’s teacher will meet with parents on a regular basis to discuss the child’s progress and ways the parent can support him/her at home. Assessments, along with teacher observations, will be used to monitor each child’s growth and progress throughout the year. Staff members will use this information to guide instruction, individualized to meet every child’s needs.

Dual Language Early Learning Programs

A 50:50 Dual Language early education pilot program implemented in ten sites last year will continue through 2021-2022 school year. The program is a split day model (50% Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Armenian; 50% English – mornings all Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Armenian, afternoons all English) or vice versa. The teachers maintain the target language following the 50/50 model and “switch” at half day. There will be a thematic connection across the Spanish/Korean/Mandarin/Armenian, and English portions of the curriculum, with intentional planning about what will be done in which language. Other defining characteristics for successful dual language preschool programs include: 

Locations