Delano Union School District

C. Michael Bledsoe, Director of Child Development Services; Noemi Cabagbag, Clerk III; Liz Morris, Clerk III. 

If you are interested in any of the programs listed below, please contact Noemi Cabagbag at (661) 721-5000, ext. 00147 or Margarita Sandoval at (661) 721-5000, ext. 00146.

State Pre-School (CSPP)

Days of Week -- Monday - Friday
Ages Served -- 3-5 years (Priority for age 4)

Child Care Hours :

Morning Session: 7:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Afternoon Session: 11:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Months of Operation: July through June

Eligibility: Income Based

State preschools offer half-day programs that focus on the developmental needs of the total child. The program includes a nutritious breakfast or lunch, health screenings, and parent education. Curriculum priorities are language development, conceptual adventures, and socialization skills to prepare children for a successful kindergarten experience. Speech/language and special education services are provided. ADA-approved, non-ambulatory sites are available. There are no fees for this program. However, family size and income determine a child’s eligibility.

Program Locations:

Albany Park Preschool II (AM/PM) (Lic. # 153808224) --

215 W. 20th Ave.

Del Vista Preschool (AM and PM) (Lic. # 150407315) --

710 Quincy St. (Center is at 8th Avenue and Randolph Street)

Nueva Vista Preschool (AM and PM) (Lic. # 150407313) --

120 Garces Hwy.

Princeton Preschool (AM and PM) (Lic. # 153801291) --

1959 Princeton St.
(Center is on the north end of campus facing 20th Avenue)
 
Terrace Preschool (AM and PM) (Lic. # 150407316) --

1999 Norwalk St.
(Center is on the north end of campus facing 20th Avenue)

Registration: Applications are accepted year-round. Waiting list maintained.
 
 
SRI Preschool (First 5 Kern-funded)

Days of Week -- Monday - Friday
Ages Served -- 3-5 years (Priority for age 4)

Child Care Hours :

Morning Session: 7:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Afternoon Session: 11:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Months of Operation: July through June

Eligibility: Live within the boundaries of the Delano Union School District

SRI Preschool, which is funded through a grant from First 5 Kern, offers two half-day programs (one AM and one PM) that focus on the developmental needs of the total child. The program includes a nutritious breakfast or lunch, health screenings, and parent education. Curriculum priorities are language development, conceptual adventures, and socialization skills to prepare children for a successful kindergarten experience. Speech/language and special education services are provided. Site is ADA-approved and licensed for non-ambulatory children. No fees are charged for this program, but families must live within the boundaries of the Delano Union School District.

Program Location
Albany Park Preschool II (AM/PM) (Lic. # 153808224) -- 215 W. 20th Ave.

Registration: Applications are accepted year-round. Waiting list maintained.

Full-Day Pre-School (CSPP)

Days of Week -- Monday - Friday
Ages Served -- 3-5 years (Priority for age 4)

Months of Operation: Year-Round (245 days per year)
Eligibility: Low income working families

The focus of this full-day preschool program is on the developmental needs of the total child. The program includes nutritious meals, health and community resource screenings, and parent education. Curriculum priorities are language development, conceptual adventures, and socialization skills to prepare children for a successful kindergarten experience. Speech/language and special education services are provided. Site is ADA-approved and licensed for non-ambulatory children. Fees are based upon family size and income.

Program Location

Fremont Child Care (Lic. # 150407314) -- 1318 Clinton St.

(Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Center is on 14th Avenue just west of Dover Place).

Registration: Applications are accepted year-round. Waiting list maintained.

Pre-Kindergarten Family Literacy (CSPP)

Days of Week -- Monday - Friday
Ages Served -- 3-5 years (Priority for age 4)

Months of Operation: Year-Round (245 days per year)
Eligibility: 90% minimum Low income working families; 10% maximum Full Fee working families (whose income does not exceed 15% of the maximum eligibility amount)

The focus of this full-day preschool program is on the developmental needs of the total child, with special emphasis on literacy to prepare children for kindergarten. The program includes nutritious meals, health and community resource screenings, and parent education. Curriculum priorities are literacy, language development, conceptual adventures, and socialization skills to prepare children for a successful kindergarten experience. Speech/language and special education services are provided. Site is ADA-approved and licensed for non-ambulatory children. Fees are based upon family size and income.

Program Location

Nueva Vista Preschool (Lic. # 150407313) -- 120 Garces Highway

(Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Center is on the north end of campus facing Garces Highway)

Registration: Applications are accepted year-round. Waiting list maintained.