Programs
- State Preschool
- Preschool Academy (Fee Based)
- Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
- Preschool Special Education
- Expanded Learning (TK)
State Preschool
State Preschool Orientation
In order to be eligible for State Preschool, children must be 3 years of age on or before December 1, 2023. Must qualify based on family size and gross income.
| Immediate Family size only (parents and children) | Family Yearly Income Ceiling (100% of SMI) | Family Monthly Income Ceiling (100% of SMI) | Maximum Monthly Income for 15% above Income Eligibility Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
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1-2 |
$86,514 | $7,209 | $8,291 |
|
3 |
$97,843 |
$8,154 |
$9,377 |
|
4 |
$113,292 |
$9,441 |
$10,857 |
|
5 |
$131,419 |
$10,952 |
$12,594 |
|
6 |
$149,546 |
$12,462 |
$14,331 |
|
7 |
$152,944 |
$12,745 |
$14,657 |
|
8 |
$156,343 |
$13,029 |
$14,983 |
|
9 |
$159,742 |
$13,312 |
$15,309 |
|
10 |
$163,141 |
$13,595 |
$15,634 |
|
11 |
$166,539 |
$13,878 |
$15,960 |
|
12 |
169,938 |
$14,162 |
$16,286 |
You will need to provide the following information at the time of enrollment:
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Birth certificates for all children in the household to show proof of family size.
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Income verification for one month for all adults working in the household (previous month). This includes monthly check stubs or W2 if self-employed.
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Proof of residence (Utility bill: TID, PG&E, City of Patterson).
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Updated Immunization record for the child you are enrolling in preschool.
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Current physical within the year, including TB or risk assessment.
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In addition to meeting the eligibility criteria, Full-Day preschool programs, most parent's must also meet at least 1 need criteria, additional document is required
Full-day / Part-day Options are Available
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Hours of operation: 8:00-11:00, 8:15-11:15 or 12:00-3:00 depending where your child is enrolled.
Full-day operating hours are 7:30 am- 2:30 pm and based on family need.
Preschool Academy (Fee Based)
Patterson Preschool Academy
Serving Students ages 3 and 4
Minimum Age-Children must turn 3 years of age by December 1st of current year
Full Day 7:15-4:15 pm Half Day 7:30-11:30am
5 Days $740/Month 5 Days $500/ Month
Additional $100.00 Monthly fee for those students not fully toilet trained
Pricing includes fees for breakfast and lunch (snacks for full-day students)
$100 non refundable enrollment fee to secure child's placement
Birth Certificate, Immunization Record, Enrollment Packet, and Enrollment Fee
must all be turned in to secure child's placement.
If interested in our Fee Based Program please call the office (209) 892-4550.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
The TK program provides an additional year of schooling for younger children to help them develop important skills and prepares them for kindergarten. Studies show that early education programs like TK can have significant benefits for children including improved academic performance, better social-emotional skills, and increased school readiness. It is highly recommended that you consider enrolling your child in TK if they turn five between September 2, 2024 and June 2, 2025.
Cost: TK is a state-funded program; there is no cost to parents for enrolling their child in TK.
Purpose: The goal of the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program is to give younger children an extra year of preparation before entering kindergarten, with a focus on social-emotional development, language, literacy, and numeracy.
Enrollment: Children who were born between 9/2/2018 and 4/2/2019 are eligible to enroll in TK. Enrollment in TK is optional, and parents can choose to enroll their child in TK or wait to enroll their child in school until they are old enough to enter kindergarten the following year. To be eligible for kindergarten this year, a child must be five years old on or before September 1, 2023.
Classroom: The classroom setting for TK is designed to support younger students in a half-day split educational program. (PJUSD offers an optional expanded day for parents who need someone to care for their children beyond these hours). The TK Classroom will focus on play-based learning and structured activities. TK classrooms have a lower student-to-teacher ratio than kindergarten classrooms.
Kinder Challenge: As with neighboring districts, PJUSD will not offer a challenging process for four year old children to enter kindergarten from a preschool program starting this year.
Importance of Early Education: Overall, the TK program provides an additional year of schooling for younger children to help them develop important skills and prepare for kindergarten. Studies show that early education programs like TK can have significant benefits for children including improved academic performance, better social-emotional skills, and increased school readiness. It is highly recommended that you consider enrolling your child in TK if they turn five between September 2, 2024, and June 2, 2025.
Hours: 8:00-11:50 am or 11:15-3:05 pm
Preschool Special Education
The Program implements various evidence based practice to offer development intervention. The use of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) to teach communication and social skills offers the best opportunity for your child to succeed. Our program includes a high staff student ratio. Support staff, the Behavior Analyst and the Speech Language Pathologist train and collaborate with the Education Specialist (Teacher) and Paraeducators (Aides) on a frequent basis, promoting student success.
Supporting Development
Our Program includes sensory support for your child through a sensory room with fiber optics, water bubble tubes, sensory bean bags, and trampoline room.
Evidence Based Practices:
- Verbal Behavior focus
- Icon Exchange Systems
- Discrete Trial Training
- Video Modeling of Appropriate Behavior
- Naturalistic Environment
- Visual Support
- Reinforcement
Hours of Operation
7:45-2:30 Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri
7:45-1:30 Weds
Expanded Learning (TK)
Students Served
This program setting is for TK students and is designed to support younger students in a half-day split educational program, who attends our am sessions. (PJUSD offers an optional expanded day for parents who need someone to care for their children beyond these hours).
Grant funded or Fee based $325 monthly
What we offer
Our program offers a safe and supportive environment for students to actively engage and explore their creativity. We do this through the use of numerous academic enrichment activities that build on social emotional learning, cognitive growth and development.
We look forward to servicing our Patterson Families!
Hours of Operation
Our After School Program operates Monday thru Friday from 11:45 to 4:15pm
If enrolled in our TK program and interested in our Expanded Learning Program please call (209) 892-4550.