Preschool Program

The Preschool Program is committed to creating a child-centered environment that meets each child’s unique needs and prepares them to become lifelong learners. We focus on providing meaningful learning experiences that nurture the whole child, fostering their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. While maintaining shared program goals, our teachers embrace diverse teaching styles and designs. Each site is tailored to reflect its community’s unique strengths and needs, ensuring every child feels valued, included, and supported in their educational journey. Fullerton School District offers two programs to support the diverse needs of our community:

California State Preschool Program CSPP is offered to qualifying families. Eligibility is based on family size and monthly income.

Tuition-Based Program for families who do not qualify for the California State Preschool Program or prefer a paid option.

CSPP Preschool

Part-Day (CSPP) offers free preschool services for eligible families with children aged 3 to 5. Classes are held for 3 hours daily, with morning and afternoon sessions offered at most locations. Part-Day Preschool follows the Fullerton School District's pupil attendance calendar.

Inclusive Co-Teaching Preschool Model
This model features two certificated teachers—one in General Education and one in Special Education—who collaborate to share responsibilities in teaching, planning, and assessing student progress. The co-teaching approach ensures that the diverse needs of all students are met. This program is available at the Pacific Drive, Commonwealth, and Orangethorpe sites.

Integrated Inclusive Preschool Model
In this model, students with physical impairments or moderate disabilities are integrated with general education students while receiving support from two certified teachers, one in General Education and one in Special Education. This program is offered at Woodcrest Elementary.

Full-Day/Full-Year (CSPP) is open year-round. The program operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The family must meet the Eligibility and need criteria. Various factors, such as parents' working hours, seeking employment, attendance in school, pursuit of permanent housing, or incapacitation, are considered when determining need.

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The Tuition-Based Preschool Program is designed for children aged 3 to 5 and adheres to the Fullerton School District’s standard pupil attendance calendar. For the 2025-2026 school year, we are excited to offer the following options:

Part-day classes are available at both Beechwood and Sunset Lane schools. These classes run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Parents can choose enrollment options of 5 days, 3 days, or 2 days per week.

Full-day class is exclusively offered at Sunset Lane. It operates from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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