About Us
The Early Childhood Education Department of PVUSD is dedicated to providing education and family support services to families living or working in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. The Child Development/Early Childhood Education Department's goal is to provide services that support young children's school readiness and match family needs.
Early Childhood Education Programs in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Please click links below to find out about our wonderful programs
State Funded Child Development Department
California State Preschool Programs
- Part Day State Preschool
- Full Day State Preschool
- Extended Day Preschool in Homes
Buena Vista State Funded Children's Center
Pregnant and Parenting Teen Student Program
Infant Development Center
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)/Kindergarten
Raising A Reader
Pajaro Valley Unified School District has additional early childhood services under other departments. Please find more information below.
Early Childhood Programs in other PVUSD Departments
Adult Education
• Watsonville Cooperative Preschool
Migrant Education - Contact (831) 786-2100 x2687
• Migrant Education School Readiness Program (MESRP)
• Summer Academy
Special Education
• Early Start Program (Ages Birth - 3 years old)
• Preschool Enrichment
We believe that the families we serve look to the school district for quality early education and parent support services. Child Development Department programs are described further in this webpage. Click her to find out more information about our programs. Please click on the links beside other departments to learn about and access their programs. If you have, questions contact us (831) 786-8270.