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Early Childhood Education

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The mission of the Early Childhood Education Program is to facilitate families' access to quality, supportive, and Early Childhood Education preschool programs.

Kick Off Event!

Families are invited to attend our Early Childhood Education Kick-Off Event on Saturday, February 21. This special event is designed for parents and caregivers of young children who want to learn more about our early learning programs and enrollment opportunities. 

Attendees will have the chance to meet our early childhood educators, explore program offerings, and receive helpful information to support their child’s educational journey. 

Date: Saturday, February 21 

Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. 

Location: Gaines Early Childhood Education 7340 E. Jackson St. Paramount 90723 

We look forward to welcoming our youngest learners and their families.

A young girl with pigtails and a pink sweater with a cherry design is sitting on the floor of a colorful classroom environment with various educational materials and displays visible in the background.
A young girl in a purple shirt is smiling and holding a blue bowl filled with what appears to be cereal or snacks in a classroom or daycare setting with various toys and furniture visible in the background.
A young boy in a brown sweater stands in a colorful classroom setting, appearing to be engaged in imaginative play at a play kitchen area.
A young boy wearing a gray sweatshirt with a graphic design is holding a plush toy in a room with shelves and storage containers in the background.
A young child in a yellow sweater is playing with colorful kinetic sand in a classroom setting filled with various educational toys and supplies.
A young child, dressed in a black shirt and red pants, is sitting on the floor and playing with colorful toy blocks in a classroom setting with shelves filled with various educational materials.
A young child with a bright smile is standing in a colorful classroom setting, surrounded by various toys and educational materials.
A young girl with a purple bow in her hair is enthusiastically playing with a toy kitchen set on a table in a colorful and organized classroom environment.
A young boy is intently building a structure with colorful blocks in what appears to be a classroom setting, with educational posters and materials visible in the background.

Preschool Registration Process

  1. Parent completes the online application of interest through ParentVUE (Select, option: State Preschool Application).
  2. Parent will be contacted by the ECE office within one week of receiving the application.
  3. Parent receives the registration packet and begins to gather all necessary documents *any missing/incomplete or outdated documents will delay this process.
  4. Parent calls the ECE office to schedule the in-person enrollment appointment. Appointments are scheduled based upon priority guidelines set by the state.
  5. Parent attends the enrollment appointment with the completed registration packet and all supporting documents to complete the registration process

*most recent income verification is needed at the time of the enrollment appointment.