Preschool
Jefferson preschool is a free half day (3 hr morning or afternoon sessions) California State Preschool program operated during the school year (August – May). Our preschool is led by a credentialed teacher and provides developmentally appropriate experiences. Our program focus is on creating a strong academic foundation and social-emotional skills to prepare students for future school success. Two child development assistants are provided in each class, creating a low adult-to-student ratio of 1 to 8. Enrollment eligibility is based on documentation and verification of at least one of the following:
- Jefferson School is your home school. If you are unsure of your home school please use the school locator link to determine your home school.
- Family is income eligible
- Family is current aid recipient
- Family is homeless
- Family has children that are aid recipients
AND
- Students must be 3 or 4 on or before December 2nd.
- Students must be potty trained
Interested families are welcome to submit an interest form on the Natomas Unified Preschool webpage (see button below). For questions or additional information, please call (916) 567-5516 or email schoolreadiness@natomasunified.org.
Natomas Unified Preschool/First 5 Program
Beanstalk
Beanstalk offers part day preschool programs that provide school readiness for children who are 3 to 5 years old or until entry into kindergarten. Beanstalk partners with Natomas USD, to provide preschool programs on neighborhood school sites. A variety of developmentally appropriate, researched based methods are used to support skill development. Core curriculum is an important component of the preschool experience.