Welcome to the Saddleback College’s BASE program!

Register your student(s) for a Session 5 virtual after-school class that starts next week!

There are a variety of classes that will complement your student(s) school curriculum: art, chess coding, drama (NEW!) legos, magic, music, origami, robotics, science, self-publishing, Spanish, video production and writing

Session 5 [Feb 22nd – Apr 1st] Class times vary starting from 2:30PM!

Register Today at www.saddleback.edu/ce | For questions email sccomed@saddleback.edu

Read Across America Week

Be a balanced and caring learner! Be a risk taker too, and try something new!

Monday, March 1:  Cat in the Hat    Wear a hat and say “Hello” to someone new at school.

Tuesday, March 2:  My Many Colored Days  Wear something bright!

Wednesday, March 3:  Wacky Wednesday  Wear something backwards and wacky!

Thursday, March 4:  Fox in Socks  Wear crazy socks!

Friday, March 5:  Green Eggs and Ham  Wear green!

Preschool Enrollment Information

We are pleased to announce that we will be opening enrollment for Preschool for the 2021-2022 school year on Monday, February 22, 2021 for returning families and on Monday, March 1, 2021 for new families! This letter outlines important information and steps to begin the enrollment process. 

Information to consider:

  • Returning families will get first priority for enrollment from Monday, February 22, 2021 through Friday February 26, 2021.
  • New families will be allowed to begin the enrollment process starting Monday, March 1, 2021
  • We will be offering an online option for preschool for the 2021-2022 school year; please note that times are still TBD and will depend on enrollment numbers 
  • The following sites will offer fee-based Preschool for the 2021-2022 school year:
Bathgate      Bergeson (Mandarin Immersion)Canyon VistaChaparralRH Dana (Spanish Immersion)Don Juan Avila (half-day and full-day)Esencia (full-day)George White Ladera Ranch Las FloresLoboSan Juan (Spanish Immersion) Viejo (Spanish Immersion) Online option

Steps to begin the enrollment process for RETURNING FAMILIES:

  1. Visit our preschool website (LINK) and submit a “Pre-Registration Preschool Form for the ’21-22 School Year.
  2. Complete and return updated Financial Agreement, updated ASQ, registration fee, and 10th installment payment (link to forms provided).
    1. These items can be dropped off Monday-Friday between 8:00am-12:00pm, or by appointment. 
  3. Once a student is placed into a preschool classroom and enrollment is confirmed, a welcome letter will be sent to the family.

Steps to begin the enrollment process for NEW FAMILIES:

  1. Visit our preschool website (LINK) and submit a “Pre-Registration Preschool Form for the ’21-22 School Year.
  2. Come to the ECP office to drop off a check for the registration fee and to pick up an application packet to complete.
    1. Our office will be open to “drop-in” from 8:00am-12:00pm daily, or by appointment. 
  3. Due to Covid-safe practices and precautionary measures, you will have the following options for returning the application packet:
    • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays by appointment only
    • Drop-in/walk-in service available from 8:00am-12:00pm on Thursday March 11, Tuesday March 16, Thursday March 18, and Thursday March 25, 2021. Please note that due to the expected number of families, these drop-in times will take place in the District Board room and not in the ECP office (District Board Room located directly across the hall from the ECP office). 
  4. 10th installment must be paid upon return of the application process.
  5. Once a student is placed into a preschool classroom and enrollment is confirmed, a welcome letter will be sent to the family. 

We appreciate your continued support of the Capistrano Unified School District Early Childhood preschool programs! For more information, please visit our Early Childhood website at https://childed-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/ or feel free to contact our Early Childhood Program office at (949) 234-5341.