Early Childhood Education Starts with CVESD

At CVESD, we believe every child is unique and capable. Therefore, we strive to provide programs that value creativity, encourage curiosity, and foster a love of learning. 

Using developmentally appropriate teaching strategies, our staff facilitates student growth in all physical, social, emotional, and intellectual areas. We anticipate and welcome varying ability levels, overall development, and learning styles, and design appropriate activities to accommodate every child. We offer high-quality part-day preschool (morning and afternoon sessions) and full-day transitional kindergarten. Please refer to the age requirements below:

Love Talk Play

At Chula Vista Elementary School District, we are passionate about nurturing your child's early development. Our Early Childhood Education programs are built on the belief that children thrive when they are loved (Love), engage in meaningful interactions (Talk), and learn through play (Play).

• Did you know? 90% of a child's brain development happens between ages 0-5. This is a crucial time for growth!
• Positive relationships with caregivers are key. They help your child's brain develop in healthy ways.
• Our classrooms buzz with conversation and interaction. This environment helps your child develop language and pre-literacy skills.
• Play is at the heart of our program. Through play, children explore, learn, and grow.

Join us in our free preschool program that provides a loving, interactive, and playful learning experience for your child!

• Your child must be three at the time of enrollment for preschool.
• For transitional kindergarten, the birthdate criteria is 9/2/2019 - 6/2/2020.

• Your child must be three at the time of enrollment for preschool.
• For transitional kindergarten, the birthdate criteria is 9/2/20 thru 9/1/21

There will be no exceptions to the age requirements.

Please note that income requirements are required for most of our preschool sites. Chula Vista Elementary School District has some schools that are part of the California State Preschool Programs (CSPP) Neighborhood Schools Programs. If your School Of Residence (SOR) is a school that qualifies for CSPP Neighborhood Schools program, then you may be eligible for free preschool regardless of your income. Please call our office to obtain more information.

Program Goals

• To provide the physical, emotional, social, and mental development support of each child in the preschool.
• To provide each child/student with a program that will enable him/her to appreciate self-worth and a positive self-image.
• To provide a sound foundation for continuing academic and social success in the following years.
• To provide every child with a feeling of being loved and accepted for his/her unique self.
• Remember that a child's work is play and that valuable learning and development experiences come through play.
• To expose the child to literacy and technology, which will give the child skills to compete in the changing world. 

Contact Us

Please contact us for more information if you have any questions regarding our preschool or transitional kindergarten programs. Phone (619) 409-6604 and Fax (619) 425-3558

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