Updated October 2026
Entering School Ready to Learn and Succeed
Proficient Quality Standard Rating
Early Education focuses on children (0–5) and caregivers of all backgrounds. We offer high quality Early Education programs and resources. Participants learn about new ideas, skills, and possibilities. Our safe spaces help little ones explore, play, connect, and grow.
Learn more about the City of San José's early learning strategy, including its quality standards, improvement plan, master plan, and stats and outcomes.
Results at a Glance
3,973
Programs
+11%
Year over Year Change
110,866
Attendance
+12%
Year over Year Change
28
Attendees
per Program
Figures represent combined statistics from San José Public Library and Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services
Overview
Focus
Entering School Ready to Learn and Succeed
Action Items
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Expand equitable access to early literacy and school readiness through Library programs, resources, and initiatives, while equipping families to help children enter school ready to read and thrive.
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Strengthen program quality and child outcomes through evidence-based early literacy and social-emotional learning, nutrition resources, and consistent developmental assessment and quality improvement practices.
Hallmark Programs
Storytime
San José Public Library
Quality Standards:
Proficient
3,234
Programs
90,110
Attendance
28
Attendees per Program
Recreation Preschool
Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services
Quality Standards:
Basic Standard
14
Sites
211
Attendance
15
Attendees per Program
Kindergarten Readiness
San José Public Library
Quality Standards:
Proficient
342
Programs
7,331
Attendance
21
Attendees per Program
Key Outcomes
Source: San José Public Library
89.4%
of SJPL caregivers reported increased knowledge and skills and more quality literacy experiences with their child.
99%
of SJRP students recognized uppercase letters, and 68% recognized lowercase letters, supporting kindergarten readiness.
94%
of SJPL caregivers and 100% of SJRP caregivers reported satisfaction with their respective early learning programs.