Napa Early Learning Center Information Flier
The Napa Early Learning Center (ELC) is a partnership between the Napa County Office of Education Early Learning Services, Child Start Inc. and vital community partners with the shared focus of supporting families with children ages birth to five. The Napa Early Learning Center pools valuable resources to simplify access for the community. The community partnerships will provide a range of services to support families of our youngest learners.
We invite you to reach out and learn more about our comprehensive services for your child and family!
Napa Preschool Program operates 6 state-funded preschool classrooms for qualified families, offering both full-day and part-day options for children 2-5. Napa Preschool Programs provide children with skills in communication, literacy, math, and social development, which help prepare for and enrich their school experience. The program is open from 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Families interested in applying for the Napa Preschool Program can complete an application at: https://napacoe.org/els/preschool/
For additional information, please contact 707-253-6915.
Child Start operates 3 classrooms at the Napa Early Learning Center providing Early Head Start services for qualified children ages 0-3 and their families. For enrolled children and families, comprehensive services are provided in the areas of education, family services, health, nutrition, and mental health.
Families interested in applying for Early Head Start services can complete an application at: www.childstartinc.org
For additional information, please contact 707-252-8931.
The Napa Early Learning Center provides an array of additional services to support the families of our youngest learners. Our partner service providers are listed below. For help in accessing any of our family support services, please contact Napa Early Learning Center Wellness Coach Jordan Greenlee at jogreenlee@napacoe.org.
Community Action Napa Valley (CAN-V)
• Food Pantry
• Adventist Mobile Health Van
Contact Information:
www.canv.org
Child Start
• “Grow Our Own” ECE Teachers program
For Application:
www.childstartinc.org
For additional Information:
707-252-8931
Community Health Initiative (CHI)
• Health Insurance: MediCal/ Covered CA/Medicare Enrollment, Retention, and Utilization
• Transition between health plans.
• Community Health Worker Support (benefits explanation, PCP selection, appointment assistance)
Contact Information:
calchi.org/
Email: Linda Acevedo-Benson, linda@calchi.org
Phone: 707-227-0830
COPE Family Center
Family Support:
• Crisis Intervention
• Emergency Assistance (diapers, wipes, formula, and food resources)
• Referrals to community resources
• Peer Support Groups
• Screenings & Assessments
Parent Education & Support:
• Home Visiting Program
• Parenting Classes
Advocacy & Civic Engagement:
• Voter Registration
• Mandated Reporter Trainings
Contact Information:
copefamilycenter.org/
Email: hello@copefamilycenter.org
Phone: 707-252-1123
Community Resources for Children (CRC)
Family Support Services:
• Child care referrals
• Child care subsidies
Early Learning Services:
• ASQ Developmental Screenings
• Active Minds: Parent & Child School Readiness Program
• Learn & Grow Playgroups
• Toy Library
Child Care Provider & Caregiver Support Services:
• Professional development
• Child care business incubator program
• Caregiver peer support groups
• Professional development for caregivers and educators
Contact Information:
crcnapa.org/
Email: info@crcnapa.org
Phone: 707-253-0376
First 5 Napa County
• Parent education programming “Belonging Through Books”
• Community events and connections for children and families 0-5 years old
• “Florecer” mentorship program for aspiring ECE professionals
• Access to free car seats for Napa County residents with children 5 or younger
• Free books for children under 5 years old through Napa County Imagination Library
Contact Information:
first5napa.org/
Email: hello@first5napa.org
Napa County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA)
Self Sufficiency Services:
• MediCal, CalWorks, CalFresh, and General Assistance
Behavioral Health Services:
• Access and System Navigation
• Crisis Services
• Outpatient Treatment
• Recovery Services
• Residential Treatment and Withdrawal Management
• Medication Services (Children and Adult)
• Childrens Wraparound Services
• Perinatal Services
• Home Visitation
• Women Infants and Children (WIC)
• Vaccinations
• Vital Statistics (Birth Certificates)
• Medical Therapy Program
• Therapeutic Child Care Center
Older Adult Services:
• In-Home Supportive Services, including IHSS Provider Enrollment
• Veterans Services
• Adult Protective Services
Contact Information:
Welcome to the Health and Human Services Agency | Napa County, CA
NCOE Early Learning Services
• Workforce development – Providing Career Pathways
• Special Education referral support, developmental assessments for ages 0-5, IFSP meeting space, etc. scheduled at Early Learning Center as needed.
• Family supports including access to Footsteps 2 Brilliance and the Napa County Imagination Library book program.
Contact Information:
Napa Preschool Program
Phone: 707-253-6850
Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Phone: 707-259-8294
NCOE Mental Health & Wellness Support
Mental Health Resources for Families:
• Support to connect to mental health and/or substance use services with Care Solace
• Wellness support for children ages 0-12 with BrightLife Kids
• Caregiver Stress Management Resources
Contact Information:
Keita Reid, Program Manager Mental Health & Wellness
kreid@napacoe.org
Napa Emergency Women’s Services (NEWS)
• Healthy Relationships Coaches
• Homeless Population Support
Contact Information
www.napanews.org/
North Bay Regional Center
• Onsite referral coordination for ES Program (0-3) or LT Program (over 3)
• Onsite IFSP meetings or service delivery for clients who do not have the space at home or work schedule is not feasible.
Contact Information:
Early Start
Phone: 800-646-3268
eireferrals@nbrc.net
Intake Referral
Phone: 833-246-4335
intake@nbrc.net
ParentsCAN
• Individualized Family Support services for families with children with or suspected of having disabilities, special needs and/or Developmental Delays, including system navigation, information and referrals
• Developmental Screenings using ASQ tool
• Parent/Child Playgroups
• IFSP to IEP individualized transition services and parent education class
• Transition to Kindergarten
• Parent Education about Disabilities/Special Needs/Developmental Delays
• Triple P Parenting Education
Contact Information:
parentscan.org
Dr. Lisa Colarusso, Program Director
lisac@parentscan.org
Marlene San Nicolas, Early Childhood Education Manager
Marlenes@parentscan.org
Napa Valley College
• Early Childhood Education Courses
• Elementary Education Courses
Contact Information:
Kari Powell
Program Coordinator
Child & Family Studies and Education Degree
On The Move Neighborhood Initiative
Application Assistance
• Housing Navigation
• Parent Education
• Immigration and Citizenship Support Services
• Free Tax Preparation Services
• Social Opportunities
Contact Information:
theneighborhoodinitiative.org
info@theneighborhoodinitiative.org
Shearer FRC 707-302-9433
McPherson FRC 707-363-3798
Phillips 707-287-1666
Napa Junction 707-227-3548
Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center
• Social Services (Referrals, Form Filling, etc.)
• Fruit & Veggies Bucks Program
• Monthly Food Distributions
• La Cultura Cura Mental Health Group Sessions
• Educational Workshops
• Citizenship Workshops
• Art Class for Older Adults
• Know Your Rights Presentations
• Community Outreach
Contact Information:
Phone: 707-224-1786
info@puertasabiertasnapa.org
www.puertasabiertasnapa.org
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