The Early Childhood Education Department is deeply connected to, and networked with, early childhood programs throughout Santa Cruz County. These connections are crucial to the success of our students and the care of our County’s children and families.

Advisory Committee and Community Partners

Our Early Childhood Education Advisory Committee is composed of leaders from the Early Care and Education community including:

• Child Development Resource Center

• Encompass Community Services/Child and Family Development Programs/Head Start & Early Head Start

• First 5 Santa Cruz County

• Positive Discipline Resource Center

• Program for Infant Toddler Care

• Santa Cruz County Office of Education: Child Development Programs

• Santa Cruz County Office of Education: Migrant and Seasonal Head Start

• Santa Cruz Public Libraries

During our Advisory Committee meetings each year we consult committee members to ensure that our Degree and Certificate offerings are in line with the needs of our county’s workforce.