ECE Programs

Early Head Start-Center Based (EHS-CB) is a child's introduction to the classroom. This program is for students aged 2–3 years old. In the classroom, children will be provided with potty training, age-appropriate activities and prepare them for a Head Start classroom.

School days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:00 am-3:30 pm

EHS-CB sites:

• Arroyo De Paz
• Coyote Run
• Desert Highland

 Updated 8/1/2025

This federally-funded project, also known as Full Day Head Start (FDHS), provides an extensive school-year preschool program for children 3 and 4 years of age. Full day classes are provided for 135 days per school year. 

School Days: Monday-Thursday* 

*For the first weeks of school, classes will also be in session on Friday. Please visit the website at a later date for more information*

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

FDHS sites:

• Agua Caliente Elementary
• Arroyo de Paz Elementary
• Bubbling Wells Elementary
• Cahuilla Elementary
• Cathedral City Elementary
• Cielo Vista Elementary
• Della S. Lindley Elementary
• Edward L. Wenzlaff Elementary 
• Julius Corsini Elementary
• Katherine Finchy Elementary
• Rio Vista Elementary
• Two Bunch Palms Elementary

Updated 8/1/2025

The California State Preschool Program (CSPP) is a state-funded preschool program that serves children from low-income families who are 3 and 4 years of age on or before September 1st.  The family’s income must meet state requirements.

School days: Monday-Friday

Morning session: 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Afternoon session: 11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

CSPP sites:

• Bubbling Wells Elementary
• Cabot Yerxa (Tentative January 2026)
• Della S. Lindley Elementary
• Sunny Sands Elementary
• Sunrise Park Elementary
• Two Bunch Palms Elementary

Updated 8/6/2025