AMADOR COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION AMADOR STATE PRESCHOOL 217 Rex Ave., Jackson, CA 95624 - (209) 257-7728

• Ione State Preschool
• Jackson State Preschool
• Pioneer State Preschool
• Plymouth State Preschool

The state preschool is an income eligible program based on the number of family members related to the child and monthly income. Please call for more information. Four year olds, income eligible have first priorities as required by the California Department of Education, Child Development Division. Three year olds, income eligible have second priority. All children must be toilet trained as we do not have the facilities to offer this service to families. All sites have qualified Teachers and Instructional Assistants. The program operates on the Amador Unified School District calendar year. The children have either a breakfast or lunch every day during the three hour program. Educational, reading, and social preparation for Kindergarten are our main goals. We are a parent participation program and ask that parents volunteer if they can.

AMADOR-TUOLUMNE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY AMADOR HEAD START PROGRAMS 935 South Hwy 49, Jackson, CA 95642 - (209) 223-1485

• Amador Home Base
• Ione Head Start Center
• Jackson Childcare Center

The center-based program operates Monday through Friday, either in the morning (1/2 day) or full day. The centers are open much like a traditional school year; They are closed for 2 1/2 months in the summer. The emphasis is child focused to provide children with opportunities to participate in activities that are designed to meet their developing intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative needs. Parents are encouraged to volunteer whenever possible, and attend monthly parent meetings and education sessions.

Home Base Option: The Home Visitor provides one on one instruction to parents to help them develop the skills to prepare their children for kindergarten. The Home Base families receive the full services of the program including health screenings and offers opportunities to socialize with other families in a class experience two times per month.

CALAVERAS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM PO Box 760, Angels Camp, CA 95222 - (209) 736-6004

• Mark Twain Elementary in Angels Camp
• Albert Michelson Elementary in Murphys
• Hazel Fischer Elementary in Arnold
• Copperopolis Elementary in Copperopolis

The Extended Day Program provides child care to school age children at three elementary schools in Calaveras County. Children in kindergarten though sixth grade may attend. Children are eligible at the start of the summer program if they will be in kindergarten in the fall.

Service is provided at the earliest release until 6:00 p.m. on school days. Some sites may offer before school care. In-service and vacation hours are from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.. Breakfast, lunch and snack are provided on full days while snack is provided during school days.

Our summer program provides enrichment activities including weekly field trips, swimming, and various science and nature activities. The after school program provides enrichment activities and homework help.

CALAVERAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PO Box 788, San Andreas, CA 95249 Preschool & Child Care Services (209) 754-2311 Web Site

West Point State Preschool and Family Literacy Program
Afternoon Program (10:45-2:15)
Ages: 4 years to not old enough for Kindergarten

This center based program operates jointly with HRC Calaveras Head Start / State Preschool in West Point. In this afternoon program, children must be 4 years old on or before December 2 of the year they are enrolled and may participate for only 1 year. Parents must meet income eligibility requirements for State Preschool. Daily activities will help children to make the transition to kindergarten easier and provide opportunities for parents to work with their children on prereading skills through guided activities, such as shared reading, learning the alphabet, and basic vocabulary development. Lunch and snacks will be served. This program will operate on the CUSD school calendar in 07-08.

Tot Spot State Preschool at San Andreas Elementary
Opens January 22, 2008
Ages: 3 to not old enough for Kindergarten

This center program will be open an extended day from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM for parents that are income eligible and working, going to school, in job training or active job search. Daily activities will encourage children to discover, create, explore, experiment, observe, discuss, and share. Such activities include: circle and story time, emerging reading and writing activities, art, cooking, dramatic play, music and movement, explorations in science and math, blocks and construction, and sand and water play. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be served. A rest time will be provided for children staying all day. This program will operate on the CUSD school calendar in 07-08.

HRC CALAVERAS HEAD START / STATE PRESCHOOL PO Box 1225, Valley Springs, CA 95252 - (209) 772-3980 Web Site

Full Day/Full Year Preschool Programs
in Angels Camp, San Andreas and Valley Springs
Ages: 3 Years to Not yet old enough for Kindergarten

Most centers are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for parents that are working, going to school, in job training or active job search. Centers are open year round to accommodate the family's specific needs. The emphasis is child focused. Parents are encouraged to volunteer whenever possible, attend monthly parent meetings and education sessions.

Part Day Head Start/State Preschool Programs
in Copperopolis, Jenny Lind, Murphys, San Andreas, Valley Springs and West Point
Ages: 3 Years to Not yet old enough for Kindergarten

The center-based program operates Monday through Friday, 3 1/2 hours a day. The centers are open much like a traditional school year. The emphasis is child focused to provide children with opportunities to participate in activities that are designed to meet their developing intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative needs. Parents are encouraged to volunteer whenever possible, and attend monthly parent meetings and education sessions. The West Point Center operates jointly with CUSD. Parents are offered a choice of part day (3 1/2 hours a day) services or extended services for qualifying children through the CUSD program.

Full Day Full Year Early Head Start Programs
in San Andreas and Valley Springs
Ages: Birth to 3 Years

Most centers are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for parents that are working, going to school, in job training or active job search. Centers are open year round to accommodate the family's specific needs. The emphasis is child focused. Parents are encouraged to volunteer whenever possible, attend monthly parent meetings and education sessions.

Early Head Start - Home Base
In Parent's Home
Ages: Birth to 3 Years and pregnant women.

Families meeting age and income requirements receive weekly home visits for the infant/toddler and family in the comfort of their home by Early Head Start Home Visitors, includes support and information to promote healthy infant/toddler development, play groups for socialization, health screenings and access to community resources, parenting support, coordination and support for families raising infants or toddlers with special medical or developmental needs. Expectant moms can receive home visits by Early Head Start Home Visitors, support accessing prenatal care, health and nutrition support, information on fetal development,and access to community resources.

HRC CHILD CARE RESOURCES 10877 Conductor Blvd., PO Box 216, Sutter Creek, CA 95685 - (209) 223-1624 501 F Goldstrike Road, PO Box 919, San Andreas, CA 95249 - (209) 754-1075 Web Site

Child Care Alternative Payment Program
(Amador and Calaveras) Provides payment to a licensed or license-exempt child care home or center chosen by the parent for children ages 0 to 12 (or higher with exceptional need)

General Family Child Care (Only Amador County) Children are cared for in the licensed family child care home of the parent's choice. The providers participating in this program are required to maintain high quality programs according to the State Department of Education regulations. For children ages 0 to 12 (or higher with exceptional need).

CalWORKS Child Care is operated under contracts with the Amador County Health and Human Services Agency, Calaveras Works and Human Services Agency, and California Department of Education. This program provides child care assistance for families, who live in Amador or Calaveras County and are participating in the welfare-to-work program under their TANF1 grant: who are working, looking for work, or in school/training program. (Enrollment in this program is provided through the CalWORKS offices, not the CEL)