Child Development Services

Easterseals Child Development Services go beyond early learning to help build strong, successful families.

Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with parents and caregivers to support children's learning and their family's success.

Most services are free for families that qualify. In Ventura, the California State Preschool Program may have a small fee based on income.

We offer preschool and family support at our centers and in families homes. Our programs are:

• Safe and welcoming
• Full of fun learning tools
• Designed for each child’s needs
• Led by caring, trained teachers
• Open to children with and without disabilities

Why Families Choose Easterseals

• Friendly staff who care 
  We work with families to help children grow and learn-in our center or at home
• More than just preschool
  We offer health checkups, family support, and more.
• We know our community
  We help families find local resources like food, jobs, and housing support.
• Respect for every family
  Our programs are built to help you succeed and feel proud.

Families Are Always Welcome Here

At Easterseals, families are part of the team. You can read to kids, help at events, or join classroom activities—your time makes a big difference! You don’t need any special skills, just your time and a caring heart. If you’d like to get involved, ask your Family Support staff and we’ll help you get started.

Parent Handbook

Everything families need to know about enrollment, attendance, health and safety policies, family involvement opportunities, program expectations, and child development services.

Download the Child Development Services Parent Handbook here.

Para la versión en español, descargue aquí el Manual para Padres.

Programs for Children (Birth to Age 5)

We offer free, high-quality early learning programs for families who qualify. These programs help children grow and learn while supporting parents and caregivers.

Early Head Start (prenatal to age 3)
Includes home visits, playgroups, and care for babies and toddlers.

Head Start (ages 3 to 5)
Preschool-style learning in safe, caring classrooms.

Inclusive Support
We welcome children with disabilities and create learning plans that fit their needs.

All programs include:

• Health and development checkups
• Nutritious meals and snacks
• Family coaching and support
• Help finding healthcare, therapy, and other services

Now Enrolling in San Bernardino, Ventura, and North San Diego County!

Head Start and Early Head Start spots are open!
We’re here to help you find the program that fits your family best.

*To apply for a space in our program for your child(ren), click on a button underneath your county and fill out the form. You will receive a call from an Easterseals family support worker within the next 14 days.

Support for Families

Our help doesn’t stop in the classroom. We offer families support that makes life better—at home, at work, and in the community.

Easterseals Child Development Centers sponsor the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which helps provide nutritious meals and snacks to children in our programs at little or no cost to families. Learn more on about it on our CACFP page. 

We can help with:

Job Support
We offer help with job training, writing resumes, and finding work through local programs.

Money Skills
Learn how to make a budget, save money, build credit, and get help with public benefits.

Housing Help
We don’t give housing directly, but we can help you fill out forms, connect with local programs, and understand how the housing system works.

Family Goals
Every family gets a partner to help set and reach goals—like going back to school, finding a job, or saving money.

From first steps to next steps—we’re here for you.
It takes a village. We’re yours.

Reach out to the Child Development Services location near you.