| Program | Age | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day Morning | 2½, 3 or 4 years | 9:00am-12:00noon |
| Half Day Afternoon | 2½, 3 or 4 years | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Extended Day | 3 years | 9:00am - 1:30pm |
| Full Day | 4 years | 9:00am - 2:00pm |
| Young PreK | 4½ years | 9:00am - 2:00pm |
| PreK | 5 years | 9:00am - 2:00pm |
The State of California is changing the eligibility cut-off dates for Kindergarten; subsequently, our cut-off dates have been adjusted as well. Please download the cut-off dates sheet to view your child's eligibility. If you have any questions or are unsure what to sign up for, please inquire at the preschool office.
Classes are grouped by age. Children who are enrolled in preschool must be toilet-trained to attend. Our teacher/student ratios in each class are well under the state requirement (see below for specific age group ratios).
Curriculum in each classroom incorporates academics in non-threatening and dynamic "learning through play" environment. Acitvities vary based on the children's age, development and interests. Please refer to Philosophy & Curriculum for a more detailed description.
In order to be eligible for this class, children must be at least 2 years, 5 months to start school. The teacher to student ratio is 1:6, with a maximum of 3:18. Program options are Half Days: 2 Days (Tuesday/Thursday), 3 Days (Monday/Wednesday/Friday), or 5 Days (Monday-Friday), Morning or Afternoon. 5 Day spaces are limited.
Children can enter into a 3-year-old program in June (Summer School) or September (School Year) if they turn three years of age by the cut-off date for the School Year. The teacher to student ratio is 1:7, with a maximum of 3:20. Program options are Half Days: 2 Days (Tuesday/Thursday), 3 Days (Monday/Wednesday/Friday), or 5 Days (Monday-Friday), Morning or Afternoon; or Extended Day: 2 Days (Tuesday/Thursday), 3 Days (Monday/Wednesday/Friday), or 5 Days (Monday-Friday). 5 Day spaces are limited.
Children can enter into a 4-year-old program in June (Summer School) or September (School Year) if they turn four years of age by the cut-off date for the School Year. The teacher to student ratio is 1:10, with a maximum of 2:20. Program options are Half Days: 2 Days (Tuesday/Thursday), 3 Days (Monday/Wednesday/Friday), or 5 Days (Monday-Friday), Morning or Afternoon; or Full Day: 2 Days (Tuesday/Thursday), 3 Days (Monday/ Wednesday/Friday), or 5 Days (Monday-Friday). 5 Day spaces are limited.
This class is offered to children who turn 5 years of age between the specific cut-off dates listed for the School Year. There will be no exceptions. The teacher to student ratio is 1:11, with a maximum of 2:22. This is a Full Day program, 5 days (Monday-Friday).
This class is offered to children who turn 5 years of age between the specific cut-off dates listed for the School Year. The only exceptions will be a one-month time frame for the 2012/2013, 2013/2014, and 2014/2015 School Years, as listed on the cut-off dates sheet. The teacher to student ratio is 1:11, with a maximum of 2:22. This is a Full Day program, 5 days (Monday-Friday).