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Quality Early Education for Lifelong Success

2007-08 Program Quality Improvement Grants The filing is now closed for the 2007-08 Request for Proposal (RFP) for program quality improvement grants. All existing, licensed center-based programs and family child care homes, both small and large, providing services in San José were eligible to apply. The submittal deadline was April 30, 2008, at 5pm. Applications are now being reviewed for possible funding. Thank you to all of the applicants. Questions about Application? If you have questions concerning this RFP, please contact Dawn Perry at dawn.perry@sjlibrary.org or Lua Nguyen at lua.nguyen@sjlibrary.org.

The Mayor and City Council of San José established the Early Care and Education Initiative to improve the quality of educational experiences for young children. The result of this initiative was Smart Start San José --an educational collaboration between schools, parents, early childhood development professionals, businesses, community-based organizations, and the City of San José. Using and building on these community resources, Smart Start San José supports students in school, social, and--ultimately--lifelong success.

To support that vision, the program is working to increase access to quality, affordable early childhood care and education for all families and children in San José.

Find out more about:

• Quality child care
• Training and education opportunities
• Resources
• Tax credits for more affordable child care
• Community Care Licensing (requirements for center and family care facilities and licensing)

To Contact Us

Early Care and Education Main Office  (408) 808-2617 Manager      (408) 808-2624 Office Hours: Monday -Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

San José Public Library 150 East San Fernando St. San José, CA 95112

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