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State Preschool

California State Preschool Program

Children and Families can be eligible through:

  • Receiving Child Protective Services
  • Being AT-Risk of Abuse, neglect or exploitation
  • Having an active IEP
  • Being Unhoused
  • Receiving benefits from Medi-Cal, CalFresh, the California Food Assistance Program, the California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, the federal Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, Head Start, Early Head Start, or CalWORKSs Cash Aid
  • Income Eligibility based on family income and family size

Students must attend 5 days a week

Sites:  Flory, Campus Canyon, and Walnut Canyon

Morning Session: 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Afternoon Session: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Requirements:

  • Must be 3 or 4 on or before December 1
  • Children who turn 3 on or after December 2 may enroll on or after their 3rd birthday.
  • Children who use the toilet, but are not fully potty trained and who wear pull-ups can be accommodated at all three sites.
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PRESCHOOL MISSION

We help children grow in confidence, independence, and social-emotional skills. Our goal is to create a positive first school experience that nurtures curiosity, supports learning through exploration, and promotes kindness and cooperation.

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

Our preschool provides a rich, age-appropriate environment that supports each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Early learning builds the foundation for future school success, and families play a key role in that growth. We value strong home-school connections. Parent participation through classroom involvement, communication, and parent education helps reinforce learning at home and supports children’s development.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Our program focuses on the whole child, offering safe, nurturing, child-centered experiences that support individual growth. Children learn through play, exploration, and positive interactions with peers and adults. We partner with families to build skills, confidence, curiosity, and a lasting love of learning.

PROGRAM GOALS

1.  Support Whole-Child Development
  • Promote children’s social-emotional, physical, cognitive, language, and creative growth, preparing them for success in school.
2.  Provide High-Quality, Developmentally Appropriate Learning
  • Implement a curriculum encouraging exploration, choice-making, problem solving, creativity, and meets individual child needs.
3.  Strengthen Family Partnerships
  • Build strong home-school relationships through communication, parent participation, education opportunities, and community resources.
4.  Ensure Health, Safety, and Inclusive Environments
  • Support student wellbeing through health screenings, good health practices, emotional skill-building, and safe, accessible indoor/outdoor environments for all children.

POTTY TRAINING POLICY

Moorpark Preschools welcome children at all stages of potty training. Staff members who assist with toileting are trained in proper hygiene and safe care practices for preschool-aged children. A toileting consent form will be completed at enrollment. Children are checked for toileting needs every 1.5 hours, and will be taken to the bathroom or changed immediately as needed. If your child shows any signs of redness or irritation, staff will inform you at pick-up. Please note that staff do not apply creams, ointments, or other products. Families are asked to provide the necessary supplies, including an extra set of clothes, wipes, pull-ups, and any other items needed to support your child’s toileting routine.

INCLUSION POLICY

Moorpark Preschools welcomes all children and is committed to providing developmentally appropriate experiences that ensure full access, participation, and a sense of belonging for every student. We recognize each child as unique and work closely with families and professionals to support each child’s learning and development.

We partner with the Moorpark Unified School District Special Education Department to support children with disabilities or special needs. Services may take place in small groups or within our preschool classrooms. Teachers and service providers collaborate to identify effective strategies that help children succeed in the whole-group setting. Teachers participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and the IEP team determines appropriate services and placement within the least restrictive environment.

Our Early Childhood Center provides meaningful opportunities for children with and without disabilities to learn and play together throughout the day either indoors, outdoors, or in fully inclusive settings. The California Department of Education notes that high-quality inclusion benefits all children by supporting development, peer relationships, and a strong sense of belonging.

Our educators use developmentally appropriate practices and plan with the needs of all learners in mind. Staff make necessary adaptations or accommodations to support each child’s participation. Schedules and activities remain flexible, and teachers collaborate with therapists, specialists, and families to integrate individualized strategies into daily routines. Adaptations are always reviewed with families and the professionals supporting the child.