Preschool, TK and Kindergarten
Preschool
Children born between September 2, 2019 and December 1, 2020 are eligible to enroll in preschool for the 2023-2024 school year.
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State Preschool
Our Free State Preschool Program is offered at Clinton Corner Family Campus and 10 elementary school campuses across the district and offers morning and afternoon sessions for income-qualifying families. In the state preschool program, students enjoy 3 hours per day (morning or afternoon sessions) of engaged learning with highly-qualified teachers. Our focus on early literacy coupled with interactive play in a caring environment prepares students for kindergarten. To learn more, call 714-663-6298 or visit https://ccfc.ggusd.us. Please click here to access the preschool registration packet.
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Low-Cost Preschool
Our Low-Cost Preschool Program at Skylark is offered for all families who are not income-eligible for the state’s free preschool program. Using the same focus on academic instruction and interactive play, students benefit from a full day program including music, Spanish, and STEAM enrichments. To learn more, call 714-663-6336 or visit https://skylark.ggusd.us. Please click here for Skylark prices and to download the registration packet.
Spanish Dual Immersion Preschool
GGUSD is opening its first Spanish Dual Immersion Preschool Program at Russell Elementary Language Academy in the 2023-2024 school year! The program is free and designed especially for families interested in a Spanish dual immersion experience. Preschool sessions are 3 hours, offered in both the morning and afternoon. The program includes:
- Small class sizes (1 teacher or aide per 8 students)
- Caring teachers and staff provide a nurturing learning environment
- Focus on TK/K readiness skills
- Priority enrollment into Russell Elementary Language Academy for transitional kindergarten.
Families interested in enrolling their children can contact Clinton Corner Family Campus at (714) 663-6298 or the Russell Elementary Language Academy at (714) 663-6151. Our dual language academies have been widely successful with students demonstrating impressive academic and personal growth due to the benefits of learning academic content in two languages.
Transitional Kindergarten
New in 2023-2024, we will offer transitional kindergarten at all of our award-winning elementary schools for all children born between 9/2/2018 and 9/1/2019.
Transitional kindergarten has a modified curriculum that is age appropriate, giving children an extra year of learning and a strong foundation for success in school.
Contact 714-663-6048 for more information about transitional kindergarten.
To begin the registration process for the 2023-2024 school year, visit https://enroll.ggusd.us
Kindergarten
Children born on or after 9/2/2017 are eligible for kindergarten or higher.