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Early Education Department
San Jose Unified School District
855 Lenzen Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6083

Early Education and State Preschool Program

Our Mission: To provide early learning experiences that are a foundation for school success

Early Education Program Elements

State Preschool Program
Half-day session, primarily for 4 year olds
Calendar coincides with regular public school year
A developmentally appropriate curriculum
Hands-on experiences as a foundation for future school success
An ethnically diverse and culturally respectful environment
Parent involvement is supported and encouraged
Encouragement in self-help and independance

We provide
A clean, safe supportive environment
Parent-teacher conferences
State licenced centers
Low child/adult ratio
Qualified staff-caring and knowledgeable, with appropriate state Child Development Permits

We promote
A quality program that lays a foundation for school success
Parent partnerships and education
Family support
Community Involvement

Who Qualifies for our Programs
Eligible low-income families (must meet low income guidelines set by the state)
Family where parent is disabled, with a medical or psychiatric need
Priority given to a child referred by Child Protective Services

State Preschool Sites

• Almaden Elementary 1295 Dentwood Drive , San José, 95118
• Family Early Learning Center 1149 E. Julian St. San José, 95116
• Grant Elementary 470 Jackson Street, San José, 95112
• Horace Mann Elementary 55 E. 7th St. San José, 95112
• Olinder Elementary 890 E.William, San José, 95116
• Gardner Elementary 502 Illinois Avenue, San José, 95136
• Anne Darling Elementary 333 North 33rd Street, San José, 95133
• Washington Elementary 100 Oak Street, San José, CA 95110

Early Education Program Overview SJUSD Early Education Department

State Preschool
This part-time program is for qualifying low-income families with 3 and 4 year old children. It provides comprehensive early learning experiences focused on school readiness. Four-year-old children are given enrollment priority. Classes operate three hours per school day, 180 days per year (in conjunction with the SJUSD school year). The purpose of the program is to prepare children for school and to support parents in their role as their child’s first teacher. Eligible children are served at multiple school sites, families must meet state low income guidelines. Please contact the SJUSD Early Education Department for current information about site locations and enrollment (535 - 6083)