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There is a very persuasive ad campaign that extolls the benefits of children attending preschool. What it doesn’t do is tell you how to find one. It can be a daunting task - religious vs. public, parent participation, 2 days, 3 days,or 5 days? To help you with your search, here is our Guide. You still have to make the calls and take the tours, but at least the information is in one place.

Public:

SJUSD Preschool
FREE preschool classes (partday, full-day and Home-Based options) at over twenty elementary school campuses located throughout the San Juan Unified School District. The classes and programs are FREE for income eligiblefamilies; and we also have fee programs located at Billy Mitchell School and Gold River Discovery Center. You must be a resident of the San Juan School District to enroll in all our programs.  For more information, please call 916-726-5826.

Parks & Rec:

Kidz Korner
Ages: 3-5
Cost: $195 or $235 per session (198/238 non-resident)
Schedule: Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Spring 8-week sessions; 2 and 3 day options. Check the ORPD Activity Guide for details.
Special Requirements: Parent Participation (3-4 times each session); Children currently enrolled in the program have priority to re-enroll in the Fall session. Children must be completely potty trained.
6745 Hazel Ave, Orangevale
ORPD: 916-988-6140

Sunrise Parks District
Ages: 3-5
All classes have one instructor and one aide with a maximum of 16 students.
Rusch Park Preschool, Maggie Williams @ 725—0794
Rusch Park Preschool located at 7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA 
Foothill Preschool, Jennifer West @ 331-6042
Foothill Preschool is located at 5510 Diablo Dr., Sacramento, CA   
Preschool Experience 1 (3 year olds): This program provides an introduction to group activities.  Children will
experience simple arts and crafts, show and tell, circle time, organized games and supervised free play in the park.
Prechool Experience 2 (4-5 year olds): The 4 & 5 year old classes are based on a nine month curriculum designed to prepare a child for elementary school.  Cooperation and sharing are emphasized in games, music and movement, arts and crafts, academics and supervised free play throughout the year.

Private:

Roseville Parent Education Preschool (RPEP)
Ages: 18mnths - 5years
Cost: $42-82/month (depending on program)
Schedule: 1 day/week for toddlers, MTTh AM for 3-4 year olds, MTWTh PM for 4-5 year olds
Special Requirements: We are a co-op preschool, which means that the parents are involved in the school and attend one class per week with their child. We also have monthly parent meetings were we learn about child development, conflict resolution, and many other topics that help us in our interactions with children.
Call (916) 782-7458
1799A Cirby Way in Roseville

The Learning Patch
Ages: 2 - School Age
Cost: From $75-$155 depending on the amount of days(2-5/week, half or full day). Call or refer to the web site for all of the options.Offers a high quality preschool program using the best practices of early childhood education providing a balanced curriculum including both self-directed and teacher-directed activities in a small group class. The best time to sign up for the fall is now. 916-988-5590 Email: admin@learningpatchpreschool.com
6035 Main Avenue, Orangevale
www.learningpatchpreschool.com

Sharon’s Preschool
Ages 3-5
Schedule: September through May, with a flexible summer program to prepare your preschooler for Kindergarten or you kindergartner for 1st Grade.
Days - Tue/Wed/Th AM class – 8:45 – 11:45, PM class – 12:30 – 3:30
Our program includes Pre-K Testing, Field Trips, Yearbook, Class Shirt, Student of the Week Spotlight, and much, much, more. No parent participation required. For more information please call 988-2816 or e-mail:sharonspreschool@sbcglobal.net
Sharon's Preschool has been in operation in Orangevale for over 20 years.

OakTreeMontessori School, Inc.
Ages: 2 1/2  and toilet trained to 6years
Hours: 8 am to 4 pm, Monday- Friday
Programs:  Preschool, Pre- Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Fees: Annual Registration- $125.00
Tuition starting at$400-$630 monthly depending on the program
Schedule: 3 half- days/full days or 5 half days/full days
We provide small class size to ensure that each child will receive the attention that they need to develop to their full potential.  Our program fosters children's self-esteem, independence, self-discipline, respect, cooperation and a love for learning. This is achieved through our "prepared environment." The classrooms are specially designed with manipulatives allowing children to engage in "learning activities" of their own individual choice and at their own pace. Children are free to work with any material as long and as often as necessary to master the concept. Dr Maria Montessori felt that repetition is the only true method of understanding.
Call us for more info at (916) 989-0146 or visit us online at oaktreemontessori.net
5811 Walnut Ave., Orangevale, Ca., 95662
Lic #:  343614650

Religious-Based:

Small Wonders Christian Preschool
Ages: 2 yrs. 9 months – 5 years
Cost: $155 - Tues/Thurs - 3 year program
$185 – MWF – 4 year PreK program
$305 – M-T-W-TH – Transition to Kindergarten
Special Requirements: We are a Christian parent participation preschool that has been in the community for 10 years. We offer parents the opportunity to be a part of their child’s preschool experience with minimal commitments. Parents work in the classroom 9 to 14 times yearly depending on class. Our programs include art, music, play time, outdoor fun and learning. Call for more details regarding individual programs. School year runs September through May.
Register now for Fall classes   
6800 Main Ave. Orangevale
988-0998
LIC. 343604712

New Star Christian Preschool
Ages: 2-5
Cost: $195+ (per month)
Schedule: 2, 3, 4, and 5 days/week options;  Part Time classes are 8:30-11:30 and Full Time classes are 8:00-3:00; After school care options available for part time students.
We have a diverse academic plan including Sign Language, Gardening, Reading, Art, Writing, Cooking/Baking, Music, Mathematics, Spanish, AND we have fun learning!!!  Our small class size and in home environment ensures personal one on one attention each child deserves.
License # SAC-62279-FCCH
Call: (916)300-0554
Email: MrsNikki@NewStarPreschool.com
Website: www.NewStarPreschool.com
8880 Leue Ave, Orangevale

Summit Christian Preschool
We focus on developing Christian character through creative play that is designed to build, cognitive, physical, social and emotional development while incorporating Biblical principals into our curriculum and promoting personal growth in the areas of responsibility, cooperation and obedience.
Sessions: Fall   August  to Nov.
Winter  Dec. to Feb. 
Spring  March to May
Hours of Operation: 7-8:30 Before School Care (prearranged) $5.00hr
8:30am. To 11:30 am.  Preschool classes
11:30 to 2:45 PM After school care (prearranged) $5.00hr
Rates: Due on the first of each month
Three's (age 3 by 12/01)  2 days a Wk. $ 215.00/month
Pre-K 4’s  (age 4 by 12/01) 3 days a wk. $ 260.00/month
Pre-K 5’s   (age 5 by 12/01) 5 days a wk $ 350.00/month
5010 Hazel Ave., Fair Oaks, Ca. 95628
916.536.9307 www.summitcs.net

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