Connect, engage, learn, and have fun at San José Recreation Preschool!

The San José Recreation Preschool program offers families with children from ages 3 to 5 years old, educational and recreational experiences that support their child's imaginative, physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. In this program, children prepare for kindergarten success in a safe and welcoming environment!

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JOIN US FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR!

Class starts on August 19, 2024 at our various Community Centers & Sites.
Program Hours: Operate Monday – Thursday for 3 hours each day.
Program Fee: $4,221 (A monthly Payment Plan is available at $469 monthly)
Scholarship: $0  

Scholarships are awarded as funding is available. Completion of the scholarship application does not guarantee approval of a scholarship. Please visit the Citywide Scholarship Program webpage for more information. 

San Jose Recreation Preschool
DISCOVER ⬩ LEARN ⬩ PLAY

The San José Recreation Preschool program offers children, 3 to 5 year olds, and their families educational and recreational experiences that support their imaginative, physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Children prepare for kindergarten success in a safe and welcoming environment. The San Jose Recreation Preschool Program is adhering to all Santa Clara County, Public Health guidelines to ensure the health and well-being of students and staff.

KINDERPREP

This class prepares your child for kindergarten with age-appropriate activities, learning concepts, socialization skills, and fun. Your child will gain a basic understanding of shapes, colors, pre-phonics, literacy building (i.e. identifying letter sounds, writing the alphabet and simple words), number recognition, and counting up to 30. The goal is to have fun, participate, and learn. All children must have valid immunization records on file before the start of class. Requirements for parent participation will vary by center.

LITTLE LEARNERS

Children will be introduced to socialization, positive self-esteem, following directions, and simple learning concepts. Children will work on hand eye coordination and motor skills, while gaining independence through the use of circle time, music, songs, stories, play, arts and crafts. Food will be provided for cooking activities and may be provided for special events. Children must be able to use the restroom unassisted. All children must have valid immunization records on file before the start of class. Requirements for parent participation will vary by center.

THE HATCHERY

This program is an opportunity to introduce preschoolers to farm life and animals at Emma Prusch Farm Park. Activities will include caring for our farm animals, songs, stories, crafts, garden fun, and games to develop socialization skills, eye-hand coordination, and motor skills. Your child will also learn alphabet sounds, shapes, and colors in a safe and fun farm atmosphere! Children must be able to use the restroom unassisted. All children must have valid immunization records on file before the start of class. Requirements for parent participation will vary by center.

SPANISH EXPLORATION

This class introduces your child to the Spanish language as they prepare for kindergarten through age-appropriate activities, learning concepts, socialization skills, and fun. Your child will gain a basic understanding of Spanish words, shapes, colors, pre-phonics, literacy building (i.e. identifying letter sounds, writing the alphabet and simple words), number recognition, and counting up to 30 in both English and Spanish. The goal is to have fun, participate, and learn. Children must be able to use the restroom unassisted. All children must have valid immunization records on file before the start of class. Requirements for parent participation will vary by center.