ECLC Preschool Offerings
2025-2026
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| Programs | Description |
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ECLC Preschool Classes 5 Days a week: Monday to Friday AM Session: 8:00-11:00 PM Session: 11:45-2:45
| Our Blended Preschool Program offers an engaging and inclusive learning environment supported by both a Preschool Teacher and an Education Specialist. Grounded in the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Frameworks, our play-based approach integrates specialized academic instruction to foster social-emotional growth, language development, and independence. Through individualized support and hands-on learning experiences, we nurture each child's unique strengths, ensuring a strong foundation for future academic success. *No charges for income qualifying families based on the California State Preschool Program regulations. Call to inquire on income eligibility criteria (criteria established by CDE-EDD).
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Stepping Stones for Learning 2 Days a week: Tuesday & Thursday OR 3 Days a week: Monday, Wednesday & Friday AM Session: 8:00AM-11:00AM PM Session: 11:45AM-2:45PM *Tuition and Registration Fees | Our Fee Based, Stepping Stones program offers families the flexibility of attending 2 days a week or 3 days a week. Stepping Stones also uses the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Curriculum Frameworks, and a play based approach. We focus on each child’s social emotional skills, language skills, and build their independence to ensure active engagement in learning. |
2025-2026 School Year: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9:00-10:15 No Learning Link on Wednesdays |
Learning Link is an interactive classroom for parents and their children ages 0-5. Activities will be available for you and your child to explore together. Our team of professionals will be available to answer questions regarding parenting, cognitive/academic, and social/emotional development. Community resources and referrals are available. Spaces are limited and registration will be required for the 2025-2026 school year. Register here! |
Parent Education Virtual and In-Person See Parent Ed & Information for classes, dates and times. |
Parent education classes are offered on a variety of child development topics for young children. Click Here! for information on classes, dates, and times. |
Our first day of school for the 2025-2026 school year will be Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Please call the front office for availability!
For General Education Preschool:
- There is a non-refundable registration fee of $120.00 for General Education Preschool/ $75 for Stepping Stones for Learning due upon submission of a completed enrollment packet. For siblings or returning students the non-refundable registration fee is $65.00.
- Tuition payments are based on a daily rate of $42.00 for General Education Preschool/ $42.00 for Stepping Stones for Learning multiplied by the number of school days annually.
- No refunds or credits given if a child is absent, ill, on vacation or due to an emergency school closure.
- Notification of withdrawal from the program must be prior to the tuition due date. Tuition dues are non-refundable if notice is given after the tuition due date.
- There will be an additional $25.00 late charge if the payment is received after the due date. All services will be terminated immediately if payment is not received within seven days of the due date.
- Payments can be made by cash, check, money order, credit card, or online via www.MySchoolBucks.com. If paying by credit card or debit card there is a 4.2% service fee. Checks are payable to Irvine Unified School District; write your child’s name and room number on the check. If a check has been returned for insufficient funds or a closed account, checks will no longer be accepted and a $25.00 fee assessed. Thereafter, cash, money orders or certified checks will be required.
Tuition Due Dates | Payment for Tuition 5 Days +$25.00 late fee after due date | Payment for Tuition 3 Days +$25.00 late fee after due date | Payment for Tuition 2 Days +$25.00 late fee after due date |
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| July $344 (8 days) | July $172 (4 days) | July $172 (4 days) |
| August $860 (20 days) | August $516 (12 days) | August $344 (8 days) |
| September $602 (14 days) | September $344 (8 days) | September $258 (6 days) |
| October $602 (14 days) | October $344 (8 days) | October $258 (6 days) |
| November $602 (14 days) | November $387 (9 days) | November $215 (5 days) |
| December $645 (15 days) | December $387 (9 days) | December $215 (6 days) |
| January $817 (19 days) | January $473 (11 days) | January $344 (8 days) |
| February $817 (19 days) | February $473 (11 days) | February $344 (8 days) |
| March $602 (14 days) | March $344 (8 days) | March $258 (6 days) |
| April $817 (19 days) | April $473 (11 days) | April $344 (8 days) |
| May $860 (20 days) | May $516 (12 days) | May $344 (8 days) |
| June $215 (5 days) | June $129 (3 days) | June $86 (2 days) |