Quality by Design: How CUSD Preschools Nurture the District's Youngest Learners

<h4><strong>A Play-Based Foundation for Big Futures</strong></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a CUSD preschool classroom, learning is an active, tactile adventure. The District’s curriculum focuses on nurturing each child's potential by encouraging them to explore, question, and discover the world around them.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">CUSD’s early education teachers use play-based experiences to build core skills. As children build structures, create art, and share stories, they are simultaneously developing crucial social, physical, and cognitive abilities. This targeted approach ensures that when students eventually move up to Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten, they possess the confidence and creativity needed to thrive.</span></p> <h4><strong>Aligned for Long-Term Success</strong></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the distinct advantages of a district-run preschool is the seamless alignment with elementary education. CUSD preschool teachers are highly trained and work in close partnership with TK and Kindergarten educators to ensure the curriculum flows naturally into the upper grades.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This consistency extends to behavior and social-emotional development. From their very first day, preschool students learn three simple, district-wide expectations: Be Safe, Be Friendly, and Be Respectful. Because these same values guide students all the way through their elementary years, children enter kindergarten already familiar with the culture and community expectations of their future campuses.</span></p> <h4><strong>"Quality Matters" Certification</strong></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Families can rest easy knowing that CUSD's early childhood spaces meet rigorous standards. The district proudly participates in the </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quality Matters Initiative</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, funded by First 5 Santa Clara.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This partnership means that classrooms undergo regular independent safety reviews, programs receive specialized support for early learning needs, and teachers have access to ongoing professional coaching. It is a structured framework that keeps the focus exactly where it belongs: on top-tier care and instruction.</span></p> <h3><strong>Finding the Right Fit: Program Offerings &amp; Locations</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Understanding that every family has unique scheduling and financial needs, CUSD offers a diverse menu of both tuition-based and state-funded (free or low-cost) programs. Classrooms are located across multiple neighborhood school sites, and families do not need to reside within district boundaries to enroll.</span></p> <h4><strong>Tuition-Based Options</strong></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Perfect for working parents or families looking for specific daily structures, these programs offer part-time, school-day, and full-day flexibility:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong>6-Hour School-Day Programs:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Available at </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forest Hill</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Elementary School</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong>10-Hour Full-Day Programs:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Available at </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forest Hill</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Elementary School</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong>CUSD Employee Programs:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Specialized schedules hosted at </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forest Hill</span></em></li> </ul> <p><strong>Free or Low-Cost State-Funded Options</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For families who meet state income eligibility requirements, CUSD provides excellent, subsidized early education:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong>Half-Day Programs:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Hosted at </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Blackford</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (8:15–12:15 AM), </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lynhaven</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (8:15 AM–12:15 PM), and </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rosemary</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (8:15–11:15 AM or 12:15–3:15 PM).</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong>Full-Day Programs:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Hosted at </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rosemary</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (7:55 AM–2:30 PM).</span></li> </ul> <h3><strong>How to Enroll</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ready to take the first step? CUSD streamlines the registration process into a few straight forward online steps depending on the program path you choose.</span></p> <p><strong>1.Select Your Program Path: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">State-Funded vs. Tuition-Based.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Determine whether your family is applying for the free/low-cost State Preschool program or the Tuition-Based program.</span></p> <p><strong>2.Submit the Core District Form: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Required for all applicants.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Visit the main district enrollment portal online, begin a new application, and make sure to explicitly select </span><strong>Preschool</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as the grade level.</span></p> <p><strong>3.Complete the Program-Specific Form: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Finalize your placement preference.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are applying for the State program, complete the online </span><strong>Waitlist Application</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> where you can verify income eligibility. If you are applying for the Tuition program, fill out the </span><strong>Tuition-Based Registration Form</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (you can also fill out a tour form if you'd like to see a classroom first).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once your forms are submitted, the Preschool Enrollment Department will review your details and reach out within 3 to 5 business days with current classroom availability and your next steps.</span></p> <p><strong>Important Note:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Preschool registration is only valid for the specific school year for which you apply—enrollment does not automatically roll over to the following year. The location of the preschool selected does not guarantee Kindergarten enrollment into that school following the preschool program.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">For personal assistance or registration questions, you can contact the CUSD Preschool Department directly at (408) 364-4200 ext. 4180.</span></em></p><script src="https://cdn.flmngr.com/widgets.js?apiKey=FLMNFLMN" data-ts="1788367924818"></script>

Campbell Union School District (CUSD) has the unique offering of preschool programs for ages 2 years, 9 months through 4 in both half day and full time programs.

<h4><strong>A Play-Based Foundation for Big Futures</strong></h4> <p><span>In a CUSD preschool classroom, learning is an active, tactile adventure. The District’s curriculum focuses on nurturing each child's potential by encouraging them to explore, question, and discover the world around them.</span></p> <p><span>CUSD’s early education teachers use play-based experiences to build core skills. As children build structures, create art, and share stories, they are simultaneously developing crucial social, physical, and cognitive abilities. This targeted approach ensures that when students eventually move up to Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten, they possess the confidence and creativity needed to thrive.</span></p> <h4><strong>Aligned for Long-Term Success</strong></h4> <p><span>One of the distinct advantages of a district-run preschool is the seamless alignment with elementary education. CUSD preschool teachers are highly trained and work in close partnership with TK and Kindergarten educators to ensure the curriculum flows naturally into the upper grades.</span></p> <p><span>This consistency extends to behavior and social-emotional development. From their very first day, preschool students learn three simple, district-wide expectations: Be Safe, Be Friendly, and Be Respectful. Because these same values guide students all the way through their elementary years, children enter kindergarten already familiar with the culture and community expectations of their future campuses.</span></p> <h4><strong>"Quality Matters" Certification</strong></h4> <p><span>Families can rest easy knowing that CUSD's early childhood spaces meet rigorous standards. The district proudly participates in the </span><em><span>Quality Matters Initiative</span></em><span>, funded by First 5 Santa Clara.</span></p> <p><span>This partnership means that classrooms undergo regular independent safety reviews, programs receive specialized support for early learning needs, and teachers have access to ongoing professional coaching. It is a structured framework that keeps the focus exactly where it belongs: on top-tier care and instruction.</span></p> <h3><strong>Finding the Right Fit: Program Offerings &amp; Locations</strong></h3> <p><span>Understanding that every family has unique scheduling and financial needs, CUSD offers a diverse menu of both tuition-based and state-funded (free or low-cost) programs. Classrooms are located across multiple neighborhood school sites, and families do not need to reside within district boundaries to enroll.</span></p> <h4><strong>Tuition-Based Options</strong></h4> <p><span>Perfect for working parents or families looking for specific daily structures, these programs offer part-time, school-day, and full-day flexibility:</span></p> <ul> <li><strong>6-Hour School-Day Programs:</strong><span> Available at </span><em><span>Forest Hill</span></em><span> Elementary School</span></li> <li><strong>10-Hour Full-Day Programs:</strong><span> Available at </span><em><span>Forest Hill</span></em><span> Elementary School</span></li> <li><strong>CUSD Employee Programs:</strong><span> Specialized schedules hosted at </span><em><span>Forest Hill</span></em></li> </ul> <p><strong>Free or Low-Cost State-Funded Options</strong></p> <p><span>For families who meet state income eligibility requirements, CUSD provides excellent, subsidized early education:</span></p> <ul> <li><strong>Half-Day Programs:</strong><span> Hosted at </span><em><span>Blackford</span></em><span> (8:15–12:15 AM), </span><em><span>Lynhaven</span></em><span> (8:15 AM–12:15 PM), and </span><em><span>Rosemary</span></em><span> (8:15–11:15 AM or 12:15–3:15 PM).</span></li> <li><strong>Full-Day Programs:</strong><span> Hosted at </span><em><span>Rosemary</span></em><span> (7:55 AM–2:30 PM).</span></li> </ul> <h3><strong>How to Enroll</strong></h3> <p><span>Ready to take the first step? CUSD streamlines the registration process into a few straight forward online steps depending on the program path you choose.</span></p> <p><strong>1.Select Your Program Path: </strong><span>State-Funded vs. Tuition-Based.</span></p> <p><span>Determine whether your family is applying for the free/low-cost State Preschool program or the Tuition-Based program.</span></p> <p><strong>2.Submit the Core District Form: </strong><span>Required for all applicants.</span></p> <p><span>Visit the main district enrollment portal online, begin a new application, and make sure to explicitly select </span><strong>Preschool</strong><span> as the grade level.</span></p> <p><strong>3.Complete the Program-Specific Form: </strong><span>Finalize your placement preference.</span></p> <p><span>If you are applying for the State program, complete the online </span><strong>Waitlist Application</strong><span> where you can verify income eligibility. If you are applying for the Tuition program, fill out the </span><strong>Tuition-Based Registration Form</strong><span> (you can also fill out a tour form if you'd like to see a classroom first).</span></p> <p><span>Once your forms are submitted, the Preschool Enrollment Department will review your details and reach out within 3 to 5 business days with current classroom availability and your next steps.</span></p> <p><strong>Important Note:</strong><span> Preschool registration is only valid for the specific school year for which you apply—enrollment does not automatically roll over to the following year. The location of the preschool selected does not guarantee Kindergarten enrollment into that school following the preschool program.</span></p> <p><em><span>For personal assistance or registration questions, you can contact the CUSD Preschool Department directly at (408) 364-4200 ext. 4180.</span></em></p>

<p>Campbell Union School District (CUSD) has the unique offering of preschool programs for ages 2 years, 9 months through 4 in both half day and full time programs. </p>

Preschool students at the Family Learning Center wave for the camera