Early Learning
Tapping the huge potential in our youngest children
Our youngest children are small, but there are big things going on in their minds. They’re intensely curious, seeking to understand the world around them, building language skills and forming social skills. Those critical years from birth to kindergarten create the foundation for a life of learning to come. Our early learning programs are all about reaching our most vulnerable children to make sure they get the support they need to be ready for school and stay healthy. If a child has a learning delay or is experiencing a disability, our teams of caring professionals are helping families successfully navigate these challenges.
Early Learning Programs
Child Care Resource & Referral of Clackamas County
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) of Clackamas County supports high-quality child care throughout our region. We offer professional development, training and technical support to child care providers. Our team provides additional support that helps child care services earn licenses, inclusion on the Oregon Registry Online (ORO), [...]
Clackamas Early Learning Center
The Clackamas Early Learning Center provides instruction and evaluation services to children ages birth to 5. The center focuses on providing accessible, inclusive and culturally responsive support to children and families from underserved populations, including those experiencing poverty, those experiencing disabilities and families who speak languages other [...]
Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE)
Clackamas ESD delivers Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) support to young children who exhibit delays or disabilities that affect learning. We coordinate services, and provide specialized consultation and instruction at no cost to families. We work hard to fully include children with disabilities in [...]
Free Hearing & Developmental Screenings
Regular screening of a child’s development is an effective way to identify early if children are falling behind their peers or are in need of extra support to meet their developmental milestones. If needs are identified, early intervention or early childhood special education services can provide a [...]
Free Preschool with Head Start to Success
Our Head Start to Success programs provide free comprehensive preschool to three- and four-year-old children who are experiencing poverty. Head Start to Success works in partnership with local school districts throughout Clackamas County. Additional funding through the Early Learning Account, which was created by the Student Success [...]
Department Contacts
Early Learning News
Staff spotlight: Emily Wallace, Head Start to Success health/safety/nutrition specialist
Clackamas Education Service District’s free Head Start to Success preschool program offers comprehensive support to families, thanks in large part [...]
Staff spotlight: Sara Barron, early intervention home visitor
Supporting the individual educational needs of young children helps build a strong foundation for learning that will benefit them throughout [...]
Clackamas Early Learning Center filled with the sounds of children laughing and learning
The new Clackamas Early Learning Center, opened earlier this fall, is now buzzing with activity. Home to six classrooms serving [...]
