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Pajaro Valley Unified School District

About Us

Child Development programs

Child Development programs

The Child Development Department at PVUSD is dedicated to providing education and family support services to families living or working in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. 
Our department's goal is to provide services that support young children's school readiness and match family needs. 
 
If you would like more information about our programs, please contact the Child Development Department at 831-786-8270. 
 
  • Family Child Care Homes  
  • Infant Development Center 
 
 
  • Part Day State Preschool
  • Full Day State Preschool 
 
 
  • Buena Vista Children's Center 
 
aPPLY FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 

aPPLY FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 

Families will be prompted to create a Parent Portal User account to begin the application process. Please make sure to select your preferred language. 

After clicking submit, an email confirmation will automatically be sent to the email address used to create the Parent Portal. Click on the link in the email and follow the instructions to complete the application process. 

Before starting the application, we recommend you gather the following documents: 

  • Birth Certificates for all children in the household 18 years and under to verify family size. 
  • Any documentation of your street or post office address. 
  • Gross monthly income documentation of all individuals counted in the family size.

You will need to upload these documents before submitting your application. 
 
 
Child Development Handbook 2025-2026 

Child Development Handbook 2025-2026 

For program information on eligibility criteria, need criternia, and other regulations, please reference: https://tinyurl.com/ChildDevelopmentHandbook
Departamento de desarollo infantil manual 2025-2026

Departamento de desarollo infantil manual 2025-2026

Para obtener información del programa sobre criterios de elegibilidad, criterios de necesidad y otras regulaciones, consulte: https://tinyurl.com/DesarolloInfantilManual
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