CITY OF SEASIDE TINY TOT UNIVERSITY
- 986 Hilby Avenue
- Seaside California 93955
- 831-899-6823
Tiny Tot University is a preschool program for children three to five years of age. Our program is geared toward helping your child develop in a fun and creative way. The educators facilitate student led social and problem solving skills. The program includes STEAM activities, sports, sand and water play, singing and finger plays, stories, dramatic play, painting, drawing, unit block work, writing, small group activities, and opportunities for exploration.
MONTEREY BAY CHARTER SCHOOL
- 1004 David Avenue, Pacific Grove, 93950
- 831-655-4638
Monterey Bay Charter School offers a free TK program guided by the core principles for public Waldorf education.The unique program delivers the rigorous state-adopted standards through Waldorf pedagogy, placing an emphasis on the arts in daily learning and expression.
MONTEREY PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL & TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN
- Marina, Seaside, and DLAMP Monterey preschools: 831-392-3456
Preschool for ages 3 and 4, transitional kindergarten for children who turn 5 between Sept. 2 and June 5. Music, arts and crafts, language development, multicultural education, reading, mathematics and more. Preschool based on income eligibility.
MONTEREY RECREATION PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
- El Estero Park Center, 831-646-3873
- Hilltop Park Center, 831-646-3975
The City of Monterey Recreation Division has been offering popular and educational preschool programs for children ages 3-5, since 1963. We realize the importance of developing learning skills, and our program emphasizes that children learn best through play. The curriculum is based on developmentally appropriate activities that foster the creative, social, emotional, language and physical growth of each child. Daily activities include art, music, science, math, pre- reading and writing skills, movement and story-time. Thenprogram strives to develop acceptance and appreciation of the similarities and differences between people and cultures. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where your child’s need for discovery and development is recognized and encouraged.
PACIFIC GROVE RECREATION PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
- 515 Junipero Ave, Pacific Grove, 93950
- 831-648-3135
The City of Pacific Grove Recreation Department offers a preschool program for children ages 3-5 years. Our program is built with the understanding that children learn best when they are provided with meaningful opportunities for play and interaction with their classmates in a supportive setting. The goal of our program is to meet the individual academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of each child by providing a play-based curriculum and a safe and enriching learning environment. Developmentally appropriate activities include art, sensory, math, science, music and movement, and outdoor play. Our dedicated staff strive to foster your child’s natural curiosity for learning, exploration, and creative expression.
POTRERO CANYON SCHOOL
- 5716 Carmel Valley Road,
- Carmel, 93923, 831-625-0545
Our dedicated team of teachers provide loving, respectful, and nurturing care for children ages 2-1/2 to 5, including a pre-k classroom, in a fun, safe, and positive learning environment. The mixed-age, low ratio activities foster creativity, confidence, kindness, independence, with an emphasis on developing each child’s social- emotional skills.
SACRED HEART PRESCHOOL
- 135 West Market Street, Salinas, 93901
- 831-240-0889
Sacred Heart Preschool’s curriculum focuses on creating a comfortable transition into the educational setting for children three to five years old. We emphasize building moral values, self- esteem, problem-solving, academic readiness, and lifelong skills. We offer a safe and loving environment in which children have the opportunity to explore and learn at a pace that is in line with their social and emotional development.
SAN CARLOS
- 450 Church Street, Monterey, 93940
- (831) 375-1324
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) at San Carlos is a two-year kindergarten program that blends socialization and play along with structured activities. The program is ideal for children who need more academic challenges than offered in a typical preschool setting but are not yet ready for a full-day Kindergarten. The TK program affords young learners a head start and provides them with opportunities to thrive in an environment that is tailored to meet students’ academic, social, and spiritual needs.
SANTA CATALINA LOWER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
- 1500 Mark Thomas Drive,
- Monterey, 93940, 831-655-9337
Santa Catalina offers a PreKindergarten program that is balanced and child-centered. The program offers children opportunities for free exploration, as well as plenty of exposure to guided instruction and learning. For children in Santa Catalina’s PreKindergarten class, school is a place where learning and fun go hand in hand.
SERENDIPITY PRESCHOOL
- 1231 Seventh Street, Monterey, 93940
- 831-375-9743
Serendipity Preschool was established in 1981 by a mother and daughter team who had a dream to educate and prepare young children in an environment rich in art, music, science and history. Serendipity offers a high quality program with age appropriate activities that develop good reading and math readiness skills and thematic units rich in music, art, science and history. Serendipity offers a stimulating learning environment that provides materials, experiences, guidance and encouragement that help children to become curious explorers of their world.
SHORELINE PRESCHOOL
- 2500 Garden Road, Monterey
- 831-641-0209
- 22732 Portola Drive, Salinas
- 831-484-5005
Shoreline Preschool is committed to giving your child a positive and successful first school experience. In keeping with a dedication to an excellent early learning experience, staff provide a high level of personal attention to each child by keeping class sizes and class ratios lower than mandated by state licensing. The programs provide a nurturing environment that develops the unique potential of each child by fostering social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth with an emphasis on Christian beliefs and values.
STEVENSON SCHOOL
- 24800 Dolores Street, Carmel, 93921
- 831-574-4604
In the Pre-Kindergarten (PK) classroom a trusting and caring relationship is developed between teacher and child by providing a safe, loving, and happy place to join the school community. The goal is to foster critical inquiry and discovery along with self- confidence and self-awareness. The child-centric program promotes a learning environment that encourages individuals to cultivate human connection and meet developmental and academic milestones. The curriculum prioritizes process over product, and play is valued as an important part of that process.
WELLSPRING PRESCHOOL
- 141 14th St. Pacific Grove, CA 93950
- 831-373-4705
At Wellspring, experienced educators set up playful inquiry for the mixed age classes taking inspiration from Reggio Emilia schools. Staff helps your potty trained children between the ages of 2.5 and 5 years old see the connections between ourselves, the community, and the world God created. The low student to teacher ratio ensures that every child gets the time they need to thrive. In the Wellspring community, play is key and learning is joyful.