Children who participate in early childhood programs and activities have improved social skills, do better in school, and learn important life skills that stay with them forever, which promotes healthy, successful children and youth. Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) is a local mixed delivery system called ENROLL IMPERIAL that brings together ALL of these program options in one helpful place. Mixed delivery systems offer a variety of early learning and childcare settings to allow parents and guardians an authentic choice to meet the needs of their own families. The funnel graphic here shows how all of these options are part of the local mixed delivery system. Please see below for quick and easy access to all of your early learning and childcare options in Imperial County!
Enroll in State Preschool operated by the California Department of Education Contractors
Find information about preschool & child care programs in Imperial County through the local Resource and Referral Program
Enroll in a Head Start program operated by local Head Start Contractors
Enroll in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) or Kindergarten, operated by your local school district
Local services, information, and support for children with disabilities and their caregivers
Information Coming Soon!
Enroll in the After School Care Programs offered by your local school district
TK Expansion
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is an option for all 4 year olds, and soon for 3 year olds. To find out when your child will become eligible, see below.
Families with 4 year olds have many early learning options that include: TK, private preschool, care through family childcare homes, and low-cost/free subsidized programs (if eligible) such as Head Start, California State Preschool Program, and other subsidized programs.
Contact Us
For questions or for UPK brochures to display at your location, please contact the Imperial County Early Care and Education Planning Council below or call (760) 312-6544.