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Welcome to Preschool

Our PUSD Preschool

PUSD Preschool offers preschool opportunities to 2 and 3 year-old children at Elementary and High School locations in the Poway Unified School District. Our programs focus on the academic and social-emotional needs of young children. We are a developmentally-based program that is guided by the California Preschool Learning Foundations and California Preschool Curriculum Frameworks which allows us to prepare children for entry into PUSD’s Transitional or Traditional Kindergarten classrooms. All classrooms use curriculum and learning materials that are developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive to provide safe and nurturing learning environments for young children that promote their emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development.
 
PUSD Preschool recognizes that parents are a child's first and most influential teachers. A child's learning experiences both at home and at school are the foundation for lifelong feelings of self worth, competence, and a love of learning. Parents are our essential partners in supporting a child's success in our preschool programs.​ Our classrooms have an "open door" policy to encourage families to be involved in their child's early education experiences.

Our Programs

We are excited to offer two pathways to preschool, which are both designed to support your child’s growth and development. Both State Funded and Tuition Based programs are specially tailored to meet the needs of 3-year-olds, helping them build a strong foundation for future learning.
 
STATE FUNDED PROGRAM TUITION BASED PROGRAM

The state-funded program provides no-cost early learning opportunities to income-eligible families through state and federal funding. To qualify for enrollment in a state-funded program, families must provide income documentation and meet state and/or federal income guidelines. Families experiencing homelessness, receiving government assistance, or with a referral from Child Protective Services are also eligible.

  •  HeadStart 6-hour Program: PUSD Preschool offers 6-hour preschool programs in partnership with CAPSLO (Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County).  They are collaboratively funded through CSPP (California State Preschool Program) & Head Start and follow federal income eligibility criteria.

  •  Part Day State Funded 3.5-hour Program: This is a state-funded 3.5-hour program through CSPP (California State Preschool Program) and follow state income eligibility criteria

 

This is a fee based program that offers both Full Day and Part Day classes for families. PUSD Preschool's programs provide high-quality early learning experiences for students throughout the year. Families must submit an Interest Application to be considered a spot for their child(ren).

  •  Full Day 12 Month Program: This program operates August 2025 to August 2026. remaining open during most breaks and summer. Hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM

  • Full Day 10 Month Program : The 10 month programs follow the elementary school calendar, running from August to June. Hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM

  • Part Day 10 Month Program: The program runs for 3.5 hours per day (e.g., 8:00–11:30 AM), with exact hours varying by school site.
 
PUSD Preschool recognizes that parents are a child's first and most influential teachers. A child's learning experiences both at home and at school are the foundation for lifelong feelings of self worth, competence, and a love of learning.