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Preschool at Madera Unified

Madera Unified School District State Preschool Program provides preschool services to 520 students in 14 different classrooms at 12 different sites. The State Preschool Program is an early childhood education program for three and four-year-old children whose families meet the income eligibility requirements set by the Department of Education-Child Development Division.  Our Preschool Program is a structured, half-day (3 hours), and 1 full day program, designed to promote children’s school competence, especially school readiness and academic achievement. Once your interest form has been completed, please review the Preschool Program Qualifications tab. 

Preschool Interest Forms are available beginning March 1, 2024. Each form is processed after the month ends. It may take up to several weeks from the date of your interest form to receive a call for an eligibility appointment. You may click the interest form link, or stop by the Preschool Office, located at 1816 Howard Road, Suite 1. If you have any questions, please call our office at 675-4490.

2024-2025 Preschool Interest Form
2025-2026 Preschool Pre-Enrollment

State Preschool Classrooms are located at the following school sites. 

    • Alpha Elementary License # 203810213
    • Cesar Chavez  Elementary License # 203810212
    • George Washington Elementary License # 203810221
    • James Madison Elementary License # 203810223
    • James Monroe Elementary License # 203810222
    • John Pershing Elementary License # 203810211
    • La Vina Elementary License # 203810160
    • Millview Elementary License # 203810225
    • Nishimoto Elementary License #  203810226
    • Parkwood Elementary License # 203810227
    • Sierra Vista Elementary  License # 203810224
    • Virginia Lee Rose Elementary License # 203810210

Classroom schedules are: AM Session – 8 to 11 AM / PM Session – 12 to 3 PM. *Full day program hours vary *