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Recent ActivityWelcome to the Pasadena School District Early Childhood Education Programs. We offer high-quality child development programs by providing a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, creative, linguistic, and cognitive development of each child through developmentally and culturally appropriate practices while responding to the needs of the child and his or her Parent.
The Child Development Department of the Pasadena Unified School District serves children ages 3 through 11 in 20 different school locations across the District. Our program offers Full Day Preschool, Part Day Preschool and Before and After School Care.
Full Day Preschool and Before and After School Care Program is offered at 4 Children's Centers which are located in an educational setting for children ages 3 through 11 whose parents are working, attending school, job training, seeking employment, or incapacitated. Hours of care are determined based on family need. Families must be low income and must meet State guidelines for eligibility.
Children's Center Locations: Jefferson Children's Center, Longfellow Children's Center, Washington Children's Center and Willard Children's Center.
The State Pre-School Program is a Part Day program that operates for 3 hours, Monday-Friday. Program emphasizes on school readiness by creating learning opportunities for students in language arts, mathematics, science, and physical and social-emotional development. Emphasis is placed on pre-literacy and pre-mathematical skills and concepts.
Our Preschool Program is available to low-income families and may be offered to families who do not meet State requirements for a small monthly fee. The programs operating hours are 7:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. or 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m. and 12:40 p.m.- 3:40 p.m. This program operates 183 -184 days a year following traditional school calendar.
Part Day Pre-School Site Locations: Altadena, Burbank/LAUP, Cleveland, Field, Franklin, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Longfellow, Madison, Norma Coombs, San Rafael (Spanish Dual Immersion), Sierra Madre, Washington, Webster, and Willard.
LAUP Pre-school
LAUP is a non-profit organization created to provide accessible and affordable preschool for all four-year-old children in Los Angeles County. Services are offered to families with children needing support in the area of autism. The LAUP program offers a 3 hour program that is offered Monday –Friday. Two sessions are offered to meet the needs of the families. Operating hours are 7:15am – 10:45am and 11:45am to 2:15pm. The LAUP program is in session 175 days a year following traditional school schedules. Program is offered at Burbank Early Chilhood Education Center, 2046 N. Allen Ave. Altadena, CA 91001
The LAUP program serves 40 children (20 in each session) and is unique in that it is a blended inclusion site that enables staff to meet the needs of eight children with autism, as well as typically developing children. The program continues to provide quality preschool services as we traditionally know it, and also address the core components of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder as a key method to early detection. With specially trained teachers, the class adresses areas of impaired social interaction, communication and restricted or repetitive behavior, which are all critical strategies in working with children with disabilities. We emphasize school readiness by creating learning opportunities for students in language arts, mathematics, science, and physical and social-emotional development. Emphasis is placed on pre-literacy and pre-mathematical skills and concepts.
The LAUP program serves 40 children (20 in each session) and is unique in that it is a blended inclusion site that enables staff to meet the needs of eight children with autism, as well as typically developing children. The program continues to provide quality preschool services as we traditionally know it, and also address the core components of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder as a key method to early detection. With specially trained teachers, the class adresses areas of impaired social interaction, communication and restricted or repetitive behavior, which are all critical strategies in working with children with disabilities. We emphasize school readiness by creating learning opportunities for students in language arts, mathematics, science, and physical and social-emotional development. Emphasis is placed on pre-literacy and pre-mathematical skills and concepts.
Spanish/English Dual Language Immersion Preschool at San Rafael and Jackson Elementary
During the three (3) hour Immersion Preschool Program, students will learn Spanish through research basedcurriculum that prepares them for the Pasadena Unified Elementary Dual Immersion Program. Students areprovided the opportunity to become bilingual, biliterate, and culturally aware in Spanish. Caring high quality teachers instruct the students 100% in Spanish throughout the morning or afternoon three hour session. Education Assistants are available to assist the students in English. Children must be 3 years by October 1, in order to enroll.
* Enrollment in Spanish Immersion Preschool does not guarantee placement in the Elementary School for Kindergarten. It is the parents' responsibility to follow the district procedure for the school application process.
Beginning 2013-2014 Field Elementary will be adding a Mandarin/English Dual Language Immersion Preschool to its program.
During the seven (7) hour Immersion Preschool Program, students will learn Mandarin through research based curriculum that prepares them for the Pasadena Unified Elementary Dual Immersion Program. Students are provided the opportunity to become bilingual, biliterate, and culturally aware in Mandarin. Caring high quality teachers instruct the students 100% in Mandarin throughout the day. Education Assistants are available to assist the students in English.
The program will begin August 14, 2013. A registration fee of $50.00 will need to be paid to secure placement in the Field Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Preschool program for the 2013-2014 school year. A minimum of 20 children will need to be enrolled in order for the preschool program at Field to operate this coming new school year. If 20 children are not enrolled into the program then my registration fee of $50.00 will refunded by the Child Development Program.
Age Requirement:
Children must be 3 years by October 1, in order to enroll Tuition
Annual Registration fee of $50 and annual Field Trip fee of $25
$800 per month
Program Hours
* Enrollment in Mandarin Immersion Preschool does not guarantee placement in the Elementary School for Kindergarten. It is the parents' responsibility to follow the district procedure for the school application process.
For additional information on all programs please call (626) 396-5762 x 10092
For additional information on all programs please call (626) 396-5762 x 10092
The journey begins with us
Department Announcements PUSD EmployeesNow registering PUSD Employee families at 50% off for ECP 3 hour programs. Spaces are limited. For more information please contact the Child Development Office.
 Fall Registration for 2013NOW ENROLLING PRESCHOOL CHILDREN. Waiting List applications are currently available and may be obtained online or picked up at the Early Childhood Education Center at Burbank Elementary campus 2046 Allen Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001. Please submit your applications (download the forms below) as soon as possible to add your child(ren) to the waiting list. Questions? Please call (626) 396-5762 X 10092.
Programs Now offering Spanish and Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Preschool Program.
Spanish DLIP is offered at San Rafael and Jackson Elementary. Mandarin DLIP to be offered at Field Elementary. Monday-Friday from 8am-3pm. Please call our office for additional information. Spanish Dual Language Immersion Preschool is offered at San Rafael and Jackson Elementary. Forms & Documents
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Dual Language Immersion Preschool
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