Early Education
Entering School Ready to Learn and Succeed
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.
Program Statistics & Outcomes
The Library and Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) offers programs for children 0-5 that help families prepare their children for Kindergarten and provide important caregiver support and learning.
Quality Standards
Proficient Standard
3,268 Library Programs
87,674 Attendees
Key Outcomes
- Ensure all families, especially underserved ones, have access to early education programs supporting school readiness, social-emotional, and cognitive development.
- Provide ongoing training for early childhood educators.
- Use data and assessments to guide program effectiveness and improvements.
San José Public Library Storytime
Storytime programs are resulting in more quality literary experiences, children are better prepared for kindergarten, more caregiver support, and greater awareness of child learning opportunities
Quality Standards
Proficient Standard
2,063 Programs
64,766 Attendees
Program Outcomes
- 88% of caregivers reported more quality literary experiences
- 93% of caregivers reported a clear understanding of how to prepare their children for kindergarten after participating
- 94% of participating caregivers felt supported within the Early Education community.
- 100% of participants reported being aware of more opportunities throughout the day to support their child's learning
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San José Recreation Preschool
More than half of parents surveyed indicated that their children were better prepared for school after attending SJ Recreation Preschool and indicated that they had enrolled their children because of the well-trained staff, safe environment, and cost.
Quality Standards
Proficient Standard
13 Programs Sites
360 Participating Children
Program Outcomes
- 68% of parents/caregivers said their child had a positive relationship with SJ Recreation Preschool teachers
- 35% of parents/caregivers said their child was more actively engaged in healthy recreation activities because of their participation in SJ Recreation Preschool
- 57% of parents/caregivers said they felt SJ Recreation Preschool helped prepare their child to do better in school
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