Local Planning Council
For Child Care Development
Nevada County
Early learning programs put children on the path to succeed in school and be ready for college and careers!
What is UPK?
Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) is made up of a variety of preschool programs that may be familiar to you. Your family can choose the best program for your 3- or 4-year-old that meets your cultural, family, and life needs.
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See the options below to learn more about each type of program:
Pathways to Kindergarten
0-3-years-old
Early Learning and Care
Licensed Childcare Center or Home
Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregiver
Universal PreKindergarten
3-4-years-old
Family Choice of Childcare or Home
Starting Kindergarten
Kindergarten
5-years-old
Check out the chart below that describes the types of programs available for you.
Preschool Choices Available for 3-5 Year Olds
Families can choose from a variety of preschool programs for their young children.
Here's a breakdown of some of those choices.
Name
Age at enrollment
3- and 4-year-olds
3- and 4-year-olds
3- and 4-year-olds
4-year-olds (i.e., children turning 4 by September 2nd)
What it is
Preschool program run through contracts from the State of California
Federally-funded preschool program
Variety of half-day and full-day preschool and child care programs
Part of the public elementary school system that takes place the year before kindergarten
Schedule
Part-day and full-day options available
Part-day and full-day options available
Part-day and full-day determined by individual preschool providers
Part-day and full-day options available, depending on local decisions
Cost
Free or low-cost, based on income eligibility and other factors
Free, based on income eligibility
Fees determined by individual preschool providers. Some families may be eligible for state subsidized vouchers to cover the costs of care
Free, regardless of income
UPK brings together all of these programs so families have more choices of high-quality learning programs that meet their needs. UPK also connects before and after school and private care programs so families have options for a full day of care.
Additional Resources
For additional assistance in choosing the right program for your family, please visit Sierra Nevada Children’s Services.
Contact Information
For additional assistance in choosing the right program for your family, please visit Sierra Nevada Children’s Services:
Grass Valley Office
420 Sierra College Drive, Suite 100
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530.272.8866 or 888.306.7627
www.sncs.org
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am to 2:00pm
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