Children and Family Services Department

Jean-Mari Dagarin
Director of Early Learners

Welcome to Coachella Valley Unified School District’s Children and Family Services Department!  For over 50 years, our program has provided Head Start and State Preschool programs to children and their families. The community which CVUSD serves is unique. We are honored to have the opportunity to provide, for many of our young preschoolers and their families, a first connection with our exceptional District.

At Children and Family Services, we pride ourselves in providing a high-quality, child-centered, and developmentally appropriate preschool experience for the youngest children in our District and surrounding communities. While we are firm in our philosophy of a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum, we are also committed to creating experiences and environments that support a deeper level of interest and developmental growth that will foster a love of learning. As early childhood professionals, we recognize that the base for school readiness is a solid social/emotional foundation. A strong social/emotional foundation and love of learning equate to a readiness to learn.

Our extraordinary early childhood professionals provide engaging and hands-on experiences to support all areas of development that will prepare your child for TK, kinder, and beyond! We are excited to welcome you to our school family and look forward to the exciting and rewarding journey ahead!

Warmly,
Jean-Mari Dagarin, Director of Early Learners
Coachella Valley Unified School District
Children and Family Services

The Children & Family Services Department, home of CVUSD Head Start and Preschool programs is located at the District Office on the first floor adjacent to the main reception area.  For information regarding enrollment, please click on the Head Start and Preschool enrollment page, or call our office directly at (760) 848-1075.  We are exctied to hear from you!