The City of Carlsbad's Preschool program is an exciting, fun and enriching experience for young children, ages 3-5. We emphasize language development, socialization, problem solving, and school readiness in a nurturing environment. Daily activities include music and movement, art projects, story time, cooking, sharing and indoor and outdoor play. Children will learn about the world from teacher developed thematic units that include sea life, seasons, zoo animals, and plant life. Field trips are also taken to enhance these learning experiences.
We are a parent participation preschool and enjoy having parents as part of the program. A parent is required to work approximately once per month and bring snacks once per month. While working in class as teacher's aides, parents learn through observation and guidance from teachers, how children learn best in a developmentally appropriate preschool program. Parents must attend monthly parent education meetings once per session where current information in child development and early childhood education is presented. Kruger House parents must participate in two maintenance days per school year.
Classes are offered at Calavera Hills and Stagecoach Community Center, and Holiday Park Kruger House.
Days, Times, & Locations
Classes run from September through June on a monthly basis.
Preschool 3's
- T,Th from 9am-11:30am at Kruger House (Room 1)
- T,Th from 9am-11:30am at Kruger House (Room 2)
Preschool 3's & Young 4's
- M,W,F from 12:30pm-3:30pm at Kruger House (Room 1)
Preschool 3's & 4's
- T,Th from 9am-12noon at Calavera Community Center
- T,Th from 9am-12noon at Stagecoach Community Center
Preschool 4's
- M,W,F from 8:30am-11:30am at Kruger House (Room 1)
- M,W,F from 8:30am-11:30am at Kruger House (Room 2)
Pre-Kindergarten
- M,W,F from 12:30pm-3:30pm at Kruger House (Room 2)
The Parks & Recreation Department also offers other programs during spring/summer breaks for ages 3-5. Please visit the Traditional Pee Wee Camps page.
The City of Carlsbad's Preschool and Toddler programs do run during summer, however due to the high number of summer camps we are only able to offer a select number of classes that will be held at Kruger House at Holiday Park. These classes go fast so register early. Registration begins in May.
Toddler 18-36 Months
Developmentally appropriate activities are provided through sensory exploration, hands-on learning and physical development. Child must be 18 months by 7/1/12 to participate in this class.
Instructor: Paige Dominguez (June 26/28 - July 24/26)
- Tuesdays from 9am-11am at Kruger House (Room 1) for Res$58 / Non Res$68
- Thursdays from 9am-11am at Kruger House (Room 1) for Res$58 / Non Res$68
Preschool 3's (29M - 3Y)
A variety of experiential learning activities inside and out. Cooperative play and independent problem solving are encouraged. Child must be 3 years old by 12/1/12 to participate in this class.
Instructor: TBD (June 26 - July 26)
- T,Th from 9am-11:30am at Kruger House (Room 2) for Res$135 / Non Res$145
Preschool 4's (41M - 4Y)
A variety of experiential learning activities inside and out. Cooperative play and independent problem solving are encouraged. Child must be 4 years old by 12/1/12 to participate in this class.
Instructor: Katharine Prescott (June 25 - July 27 *Close on July 4)
- M,W,F from 9am-12noon at Kruger House (Room 1) for Res$218 / Non Res$228
Pre-Kindergarten (46M - 5Y)
Child must be entering kindergarten by Fall 2011 to participate. This class focuses on preparation for Kindergarten. Age appropriate activities will focus on skill building and socialization. Child must be 5 years old by 12/1/12 to participate in this class.
Instructor: Laurie Miller (June 25 - July 27 *Closed on July 4)
- M,W,F from 9am-12noon at Kruger House (Room 2) for Res$218 / Non Res$228
The Parks & Recreation Department also offers other programs during summer for ages 3-5. Please visit the Traditional Pee Wee Camps page.
Winter/Spring 2012 Registration
Classes are currently underway, if you would like to register for a class please contact the facility that the class is held at and they can help you get signed up.
Summer 2012 Registration
Registration starts in May 2012 for summer classes. Please contact the Harding Community Center to sign up. 760-602-7510.
Fall 2012 Priority Registration
Registration for the Preschool program year running September
2012 through June 2013 will be accepted by mail only. Online
registration is not available for the Preschool program.
Students enrolled in the Preschool program during the prior
program year (ending June 2012) will have the opportunity to
remain in the program for the 2012-2013 program year if they
re-enroll by the priority deadline given for each session.
Deadlines
Registration forms must be postmarked by the dates indicated
below. Registrations received postmarked prior to each deadline
will be held and not processed until the end of each registration
period. Overnight mail will not be accepted (i.e. Federal Express,
Express Mail, etc.). Registration will be taken on a first come, first
served basis as received by the postman.
*Exact dates will be released soon.
Parent-Toddler 1’s
- Carlsbad residents May 9 - June 5
- Open registration June 6 - Sept. 1
Parent-Toddler 2s
- Carlsbad residents currently enrolled in Parent-Toddler 1’s, May 9 - May 15
- Non-residents currently enrolled in Parent-Toddler 1’s, May 16 - May 22
- Carlsbad residents not enrolled, May 23 - June 5
- Open registration, June 6 - Sept. 1
Preschool 3’s
- Carlsbad residents May 5 - June 5
- Open registration June 6 - Sept. 1
Preschool 3’s & 4’s (Combo class only)
Preschool 4’s, Young 4’s and Pre-Kindergarten
- Carlsbad residents currently enrolled in Preschool 3’s, May 9 - May 15
- Non-residents currently enrolled Preschool 3’s, May 16 - May 22
- Carlsbad residents not enrolled, May 23 - June 5
- Open registration, June 6 - Sept. 1
Mail-in registration only
Complete a registration from and return to:
Harding Community Center
3096 Harding Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
IMPORTANT
- Use a separate form for each child.
- Make sure to provide all information requested; incomplete forms will not be accepted.
- Include first session fee with your form. Submit one check for each class requested, payable to City of Carlsbad. MasterCard and Visa are also accepted.
- Birth date requirements will be strictly enforced.
- Class notification will be made by mail only. Please do not call to see what class you received; we will send a receipt.
Continuing Enrollment (Priority Registration)
Classes are offered in four-week sessions to provide affordability to
all families. Participants must register in advance for each four week
session in order to maintain continuing enrollment in the program.
The registration deadline for continued enrollment is the third week
of the current session. Participants who do not register for the next
session by the third week of the current session will lose their space,
and it will be given to the next person on the waiting list. Payment
must be made prior to attending class. To check future class
availability please contact any of the preschool locations.
How the Waitlist Works
Once classes are filled a waiting list is established. CARLSBAD
RESIDENTS WILL HAVE PRIORITY. Nonresidents will be called after
exhausting all possibilities for Carlsbad residents. All entries will be
made to the list in the order received. The only time a name would
be passed over is if a preschool class is not gender balanced and we
have to search for the next child for the gender needed. The waiting
lists will be valid from the Fall 2012 enrollment through May 2013.
At that time they will be discarded and a new list started for the Fall
2013 enrollment. When we call you from the list you will have 24
hours to respond; otherwise we will assume you are not interested,
remove you from the list and proceed to the next person.
Refund Policy
Once registered for Fall 2012, refunds will be given only if we receive
notice of your cancellation prior to August 1, 2012 AND we are
able to fill your spot from the waiting list. If we are unable to fill
your space no refund will be given. All refunds granted will be
processed minus a $20 processing fee per person, per class.