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Jumpstart State Preschools
Through a contract with the California Department of Education, Ventura Unified School District operates 14 half-day Jumpstart State Preschool programs. The Jumpstart Program is under the auspices of Ventura Unified School District Office of Educational Services, Child Development Programs.
Our State Preschool programs are designed to prepare children for successful entry to kindergarten. Our curriculum offers children opportunities to learn by being actively involved with developmentally appropriate materials in the areas of language, cognitive, social, emotional, creative, and physical development. We value each child as a unique individual and foster a healthy sense of self. We use integrative curriculum that is founded on theories of High Scope and the NAEYC Curriculum Guidelines for Young Children. We pride ourselves in being part of VUSD Language Arts Standards. Jumpstart utilizes a developmental continuum and benchmarks to document and evaluate student learning. It is the goal of Jumpstart to help minimize the gap between pre-K and the K-5 school system and to increase Kindergarten readiness.
When you visit the Jumpstart classrooms you will observe a print rich environment supporting the developmental process of early literacy. Notably, the importance of a culturally and linguistically sensitive learning environment is demonstrated. Children are engaged daily in language/ literacy lessons, as well as ten developmentally based center activities. Children receive a “no cost” nutritionally balanced meal each day. Each Jumpstart Preschool classroom is composed of a Site Leader (Director) and two qualified Classroom Teachers. The program is structured to provide back-to-back instruction, more commonly known as team teaching.
Eligibility and Enrollment Guidelines:
The Jumpstart State Preschool programs follow specific guidelines. In order to enroll a child in one of the programs, the following requirements must be met:
The child must be between the ages of 3 and 5 (We accept children who will be 5 after Oct. 1) Priority given to students 3.9 + yrs. The child's family must meet the State Income Guidelines established by the State of California (See table below) The child must be completely "potty" trained before entranceIf the above requirements can be met, the parent or guardian will be required to provide the following items PRIOR to enrollment in any Jumpstart Preschool program:
A completed Physician's Report-Child Care Centers (Child's Pre-Admission Health Evaluation) with evidence of current immunizations A Copy of Birth Certificate Three emergency contacts of adults who have permission to pick up your child An eligibility form, registration form, and an emergency card form Proof of income for current month These forms are available at the Jumpstart school sites listed below |
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State Income Guidelines
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Schedules and Locations:
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For more information or to request an application, please contact your nearest Jumpstart Preschool or the Ventura Unified School District Child Development Office, 255 W Stanley Ave, Ventura CA 93001 (805) 641-5000 X1029.
You may also download an application by choosing one of the links below (you must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer):
Home Page for VUSD Child Care Programs
Jumpstart State PreschoolsInformation about the Jumpstart State Program
First Steps and Parenting & Expectant Teens
Community Child Care - Open to the public
Pacific High School Early Headstart Program