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SCHOOL READINESS ACTIVITIES12Early intervention for disadvantaged children iseconomically efficient and produces higher returnsthan remedial programs to help children succeed.The benefits of high quality preschool continueinto adulthood, according to the High/Scope PerryPreschool Study, among other studies, which hasfollowed participants in a high-quality preschoolprogram for more than 50 years.engagement efforts that lead to school readiness foryoung children and families.The Preschool Services Department (PSD) has alignedSchool Readiness Goals with the curriculum, DesiredResults Developmental Profile (DRDP) Outcomes,Parent Surveys, Early Childhood Environmental RatingScale (ECERS) and Classroom Assessment ScoringSystem (CLASS). The Head Start Approach to SchoolReadiness encompasses three major frameworks thatinclude: school readiness for parents and families,infants/toddlers, and preschoolers. These frameworksprovide the foundation for implementing systemicand integrated child development services and familyPSD ensures that children and their families areprepared for transition into kindergarten bycoordinating with local school districts and otherrelevant agencies. Activities held during the yearrelated to Kindergarten transition include:PSD collects and analyzes data three times a yearfrom children’s DRDP assessment, Parent Survey,CLASS, and ECERS to complete and update the agencySchool Readiness Goals. The report is shared withPSD Management, the Policy Council, and SharedGovernance Board, as well as site staff and parents. Visiting local Kindergarten classroomsInviting Kindergarten teachers to parent meetingsFacilitating informational Transition Workshops for ParentsReviewing the local school district’s Kindergartenenrollment packet with parents Offering School-to-Home activities to preparechildren for transitionLEGEND: DRDP – Desired Results Developmental Profile ECERS – Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale CLASS – Class Assessment Scoring SystemEARLY HEAD STARTThe Early Head Start (EHS) program was established to assistpregnant women, infants and toddlers to age 3. EHS is designed toassist with enhancing: Children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectualdevelopment Access for pregnant women to comprehensive prenatal andpostpartum care Parent education about their child’s development Parent’s efforts to fulfill their parental roles and move towardsself-sufficiencyIn addition, the EHS program promotes healthy prenatal outcomes,enhances the development of infants and toddlers, and promoteshealthy family functioning.For more information, contact an Early Head Start site in your area!13

ONTARIOEaster Seals Child DevelopmentCenter (DA): FD2999 South Haven AvenueOntario, CA 91761P (909) 923-3352 ext 221F (909) 673-0377Hours of Operation: 7:30AM – 5:30PMEARLY HEAD START (CONT.)APPLE VALLEYApple Valley Head Start (FLC): HB13589 Navajo Road, Suite 104Apple Valley, CA 92308P (760) 247-6955 F (760) 247-9605Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMBARSTOWBarstow Head Start: FD, HB1121 West Main StreetBarstow, CA 92311P (760) 255-5761 F (760) 255-5766Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMCHINO14Chino Head Start: FD, HB5585 Riverside DriveChino, CA 91710P (909) 627-0206 F (909) 364-0244Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMFONTANAFontana Citrus Head Start (FLC): FD, HB9315 Citrus AvenueFontana, CA 92335P (909) 428-8496 F (909) 427-8044Generalists F (909) 428-8495Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMFontana Unified School District (CA): FD9680 Citrus AvenueFontana, CA 92335P (909) 428-7045Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMHesperia Head Start: HB9352 “E” AvenueHesperia, CA 92345P (760) 948-4411 F (760) 948-8071Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMEaster Seals Child DevelopmentCenter (DA): FD, HBValley View Infant Center1801 East 6th StreetOntario, CA 91764P (909) 946-9136 F (909) 946-9451Hours of Operation: 7:30AM – 3:30PMMONTCLAIRREDLANDSHESPERIAEaster Seals Child DevelopmentCenter (DA): FD9950 Monte Vista AvenueMontclair, CA 91763P (909) 626-1700 F (909) 626-1770Hours of Operation: 7:30AM – 5PMLEGEND: CA – Contract Agency DA – Delegate Agency FLC – Family Learning Center HB – Home Base FD – Full Day PD – Part DayRedlands South Head Start: HB15 North Center StreetRedlands, CA 92373P (909) 798-2690 F (909) 798-6730Hours of Operation: 7:30AM – 4:30PMVICTORVILLEVictor Valley College Head Start: FD, HB18422 Bear Valley RoadVictorville, CA 92395P (760) 952-1215 F (760) 245-1646Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMYUCAIPAYucaipa Head Start: HB12236 California StreetYucaipa, CA 92399P (909) 797-3585 F (909) 797-3877Hours of Operation: 7:30AM – 4:30PMYUCCA VALLEYYucca Valley Head Start (FLC): FD, HB56389 Prima TrailYucca Valley, CA 92284P (760) 369-7424 F (760) 369-7269Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PM15LEGEND: CA – Contract Agency DA – Delegate Agency FLC – Family Learning Center HB – Home Base FD – Full Day PD – Part Day

EARLY HEAD START - Child Care Partnership16STATE PRESCHOOLThe Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership Programprovides high quality early childhood education,health, mental health, nutrition, and family supportservices to eligible infants and toddlers, ages 6 weeksto 3 years of age, and their families throughout SanBernardino County. This program is administeredin partnership with family day care homes andchild care centers to support the ongoing needs ofchildren, families, and child care providers.The State Preschool program is a comprehensivechild development program that provides a safe andnurturing hands-on learning environment that helpseach child reach his/her highest potential in the areas of:For Information, please call: 888-543-7025For more information, contact a State Preschool site inyour area! Social Development Cognitive/Creative Development Language Development Physical Development17

ADELANTOAPPLE VALLEYApple Valley State Preschool13589 Navajo Road, Suite 104Apple Valley, CA 92308P (760) 247-6955 F (760) 247-9605Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMBARSTOWBarstow State Preschool1121 West Main StreetBarstow, CA 92311P (760) 255-5761 F (760) 255-5766Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMFONTANAFontana Unified School District (CA)9680 Citrus AvenueFontana, CA 92335P (909) 428-7045Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMHESPERIAHesperia State Preschool9352 “E” StreetHesperia, CA 92345P (760) 948-4411 F (760) 948-8071Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMSAN BERNARDINOVICTORVILLERIALTOMill Center State Preschool503 East Central AvenueSan Bernardino, CA 92408P (909) 885-0789Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMVictorville Northgate State Preschool17251 Dante StreetVictorville, CA 92394P (760) 951-1425 F (760) 951-4866Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMRialto Willow State Preschool1432 North Willow AvenueRialto, CA 92376P (909) 421-7042 F (909) 421-7043Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMTWENTYNINE PALMSRedlands Valencia Grove State Preschool125 Horizon AvenueRedlands, CA 92374P (909) 307-0037 F (909) 307-1175Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMSTATE PRESCHOOL (CONT.)Adelanto State Preschool11497 Bartlett Avenue, Suite A1Adelanto, CA 92301P (760) 246-5073 F (760) 246-5555Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMREDLANDSNEEDLESNeedles State Preschool (CA)600 Cibola StreetNeedles, CA 92363Mailing Address:1900 Erin Drive, Needles, CA 92363P (760) 326-5221 F (760) 326-3969Hours of Operation: 7:30AM – 4PMONTARIOOntario Maple State Preschool555 West Maple StreetOntario, CA 91762P (909) 984-4117 F (909) 988-2015Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMRialto Eucalyptus State Preschool485 North Eucalyptus AvenueRialto, CA 92376P (909) 421-7180 F (909) 879-1113Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMBaker State Preschool2818 Macy StreetMuscoy, CA 92407P (909) 887-8780 F (909) 887-8797Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMTwentynine Palms State Preschool71409 “29” Palms HighwayTwentynine Palms, CA 92277P (760) 367-5150 F (760) 367-1547Hours of Operation: 7AM – 4:30PMVictorville State Preschool14029 Amargosa Road, Suite CVictorville, CA 92392P (760) 245-9147 F (760) 245-2054Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMVictor Valley College State Preschool18422 Bear Valley RoadVictorville, CA 92395P (760) 951-1425 F (760) 245-1646Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PMYUCCA VALLEYYucca Valley State Preschool56389 Pima TrailYucca Valley, CA 92284P (760) 369 -7424 F (760) 369 -7269Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5PM1819LEGEND: CA – Contract Agency DA – Delegate Agency FLC – Family Learning Center HB – Home Base FD – Full Day PD – Part DayLEGEND: CA – Contract Agency DA – Delegate Agency FLC – Family Learning Center HB – Home Base FD – Full Day PD – Part Day

HISTORYHead Start is a program of the United StatesDepartment of Health and Human Servicesthat focuses on assisting low-income anddisadvantaged families and children. Theprogram was created in 1965 as part ofPresident Lyndon Johnson’s war on poverty.The program was designed to help break thecycle of poverty by providing comprehensiveservices that would meet the emotional,health, nutritional and psychological needsof preschool children from low-income anddisadvantaged families.20HEAD START SUCCESS STORY!In September 2013, my son enrolled in preschool at Citrus Head Start. Like many other mothers,I transported my child from home to preschool and did some house chores until it was time topick him up. In October, the Site Supervisor had asked me if I was interested in joining thePathways to Success Apprenticeship Program. I declined the offer believing it was somethingI did not want to participate in and join. The Site Supervisor provided me a handbook and Iwent home. After reviewing the handbook, I came back the next day and told her that I wasin fact very interested in the program. I completed the required paperwork and waited formy welcome letter with my orientation date to arrive in the mail. By the end of November, Ihad completed the program orientation, completed my TB test, and started the program as aTeacher Aide. In January, school was starting and enrolling in the Apprenticeship Program gaveme the extra push I needed to go back and enroll in school. Preschool Services paid for all mybooks and registration fees, and provided me with a guaranteed slot in both classes. Fast forwardto December 2014, I completed my 180 program hours as a Teacher Aide and was finishing up mysecond semester of school. During this time, I made many friends and connections while attendingschool and in December I received a call from the colleges Child Development Center offering me a job as a StudentWorker. This job would allow to me continue going to school, therefore I gladly accepted.I’m writing this because I think it’s important for parents to understand the value of the Apprenticeship Program andhow it was beneficial to me. I don’t think I would have been able to come all this way or obtain a job without all the helpand effort from the Citrus Head Start staff. I’m beyond grateful to the Citrus Head Start staff for opening their doors andwelcoming me with open arms. Don’t be afraid to ask about this program, it opens up a lot of doors, and it’s truly anamazing experience working with teachers, staff, and more importantly the children in the community. - Nicole Williams

Behavioral HealthPreschool Services662 South Tippecanoe Avenue I San Bernardino, CA 92415(909) 383-2078 or 1-888-KIDS-025 I hs.sbcounty.gov/psd

San Bernardino, CA 92404 P (909) 883-0103 F (909) 881-8893 Hours of Operation: 7:30AM - 4:30PM Mill Center Head Start: FD, PD 503 East Central Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92408 P (909) 885-0789 2969 North Flores Street San Bernardino, CA 92404 P (909) 887-3349 Fax (909) 880-4026 Hours of Operation: 7:30AM - 4:30PM TWENTYNINE PALMS