Who is Eligible for Early Start?

1. Children with a development delay of 25% in one or more of the following areas of development:  • Social — emotions, interacting with others  • Adaptive — daily activities such as eating and dressing  • Physical — large and small movements  • Communication —...

Services Under Age Three

Early Start Services Services, supports and program options available for children under age three provide education and training for parents or caregivers in such areas as feeding, social adaptive development, positioning and communication. These options are provided...

Resources Available for All Three-Year-Olds

Programs and resources may vary slightly from region to region and are typically available to all children. Some may have enrollment fees, financial or other eligibility criteria. Your Service Coordinator will be able to assist you in finding local resources like:...

Age Three to 4.9 Years

Age Three to 4.9 Years Children with Special Education needs are entitled to a free public education at three years of age. Special Education Preschool Programs provided by school districts are designed specifically to meet the unique, intensive needs of individuals...

Age 4.9 to 18 Years

Age 4.9 to 18 Years Public school programs are intended to include, but not be limited to, academic training; pre-vocational and vocational training; speech therapy; occupational therapy and/or physical therapy; transportation services; mobility training; adaptive...

Age 16 to 22 Years

Age 16 to 22 Years Individuals in this age group are entitled to continue in public education if they have not yet completed their prescribed course of study or have not met proficiency standards. Tri-Counties Regional Center will collaborate with the person, family,...