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Quality Early Education for Lifelong Success

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)