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There’s a quote that circulates in early childhood education circles: “Parents are their children’s first teachers.” It’s accurate. But at E Center, we take it a step further. Parents aren’t just their children’s first teachers — they’re partners in everything we do. That’s not a brochure slogan. It’s a federal requirement, a program philosophy, and …

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When researchers study what actually predicts kindergarten success, social-emotional skills outperform academic readiness in several key areas. A child who can listen, manage disappointment, wait their turn, and ask for help is far better equipped to learn in a classroom than a child who can count to 100 but hasn’t learned to regulate their emotions. …

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Federal law requires Head Start programs to reserve at least 10% of their enrollment for children with disabilities — and income is not a factor for these placements. If your child has a diagnosed disability, developmental delay, or an active IEP or IFSP, they may qualify for Head Start at E Center regardless of your …

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Some organizations operate a program. E Center is built around a belief. The belief: that every child in Yuba and Sutter Counties — regardless of family income, ZIP code, language spoken at home, or any other circumstance — deserves a genuinely excellent early start. And that the best way to give children that start is …

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E Center’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs are now enrolling for the 2026–27 school year. Spaces are limited, and they fill earlier than most families expect. If your child will be 3, 4, or 5 years old this fall — or if you have an infant, toddler, or are currently pregnant — this …

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Step outside at E Center’s centers during the school day and you’ll find something that looks like play — and is, also, deliberately designed learning. Children digging in the garden beds. Small groups building structures from loose materials. A child and teacher crouching over a caterpillar on the pavement, counting its legs. Two children negotiating …

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Head Start and Early Head Start are both federally funded programs that provide free, comprehensive services to income-eligible families — but they serve different ages and look quite different in practice. Knowing the distinction helps you find the right fit for where your family is right now. Here’s a clear breakdown of both programs, how …

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Most families know about the teachers. They know about the curriculum, the health screenings, the free meals. But there’s another group of E Center staff that families consistently say made the biggest difference in their lives — and they don’t work in the classroom. They’re our Family Services team. What Family Services Actually Does Every …

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Numbers tell part of the Head Start story. Since 1965, the program has served more than 37 million children across the United States. Research consistently shows Head Start participants have higher high school graduation rates, better health outcomes, and lower rates of grade retention than comparable children who didn’t attend. But data doesn’t capture what …

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