Early Childhood Education has been activated.
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.
Department Announcements  Fall Registration for 2013 Fall Registration for Preschool will begin April 15, 2013. Waiting List applications are currently available and may be obtained on line 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.
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