State Preschool

California State Preschool Program (CSPP) is taking applications for the 2025-26 school year

State Preschool will have a parent/child education component. Parents and families are an essential part of a child’s learning potential. Ongoing parent education support and opportunities for active participation in all preschool activities will be offered to all parents and families. The preschool program will partner with the school site your child attends to give you access to school site classes, workshops and seminars that are offered to enrich families and empower parents. Suggestions for parent education/training programs are welcomed.

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A little about the program

• State Preschool is for two year old children who have had their second birthday and for children who turn 3 or 4 years old by December 1st. Priority will be given to 4 year-olds.  Enrollment is based on income eligibility.
• State preschool offers :
  • AM Sessions from 8:00-11:00 am
  • PM Sessions from 12:00-3:00 pm OR 1:00 - 4:00 PM
  • Full Day Sessions up to 8 hours from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructional Focus

Developed by the California Department of Education, Child Development Division, the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Preschool assessment system is designed to improve the quality of programs and services provided to children who are enrolled in early childhood education and their families. Desired Results are defined as conditions of well-being for children and their families. Each Desired Result defines an overall outcome. The system was developed based on the following six Desired Results:

For the child:

1. Children are personally and socially competent
2. Children are effective learners
3. Children show physical and motor competence
4. Children are safe and healthy

And for the family:

1. Families support their child’s learning and development
2. Families achieve their goals

The DRDP system is a comprehensive approach that facilitates the achievement of the Desired Results identified for children and families. The system is aligned to both the California Preschool Learning Foundations and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for kindergarten.