Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Joaquin County (CAPC)

Phone(s)

(209) 464-4524 - ext. (Main Line)

Website

https://nochildabuse.org/child-care-and-school-resources/

Eligibility

Please see below.

Fees

Free/Low cost

Services

CAPC’s Early Childhood Education programs provide safe, nurturing, and high‑quality learning environments that support healthy development, reduce achievement gaps, and prepare children for lifelong success.

Services include:

Preschool / Children Achieving Maximum Potential (CAMP) (Ages 3–5)

• State‑subsidized and Head Start preschool services serving over 1,000 children countywide
• Part‑day and full‑day options based on family need, income, and eligibility
• Priority enrollment for children at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or homelessness

Infant & Toddler Care (Ages 0–3)

• Licensed care provided at multiple sites throughout San Joaquin County
• Responsive, relationship‑based curriculum supporting healthy attachment and brain development
• Individualized routines designed to meet each child’s unique needs

Home‑Based Child Development

• In‑home education services for families with children ages 0–3 and expectant mothers
• Weekly home visits using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum
• Group socializations that promote early learning and parent‑child connection

Behavior Modification Services

• Behavioral support for at‑risk children ages 0–5 and their families
• Focus on improving child behavior and strengthening parenting skills
• Kindermusik classes that promote attachment and early brain development

Crisis & Respite Care (Birth–12)

• No‑cost, short‑term childcare for families experiencing emergencies or required service participation
• Only crisis/respite care program of its kind in San Joaquin County
• Services provided at CAPC sites, the Family Justice Center, and County Courthouse

Hours

Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Full Day); Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Part Day, Varies)

Filed Under

Child Care , Adolescents , Youth Program , Parenting/Pregnancy Resource , Support Group , Adolescents