State Preschool

2026/2027 State Preschool Enrollment for Children 3 to 4 Years of Age (free to income eligible families)

Pre-enroll now by clicking on this link: https://forms.gle/42HrsULs2VWHKDx69

Parent Information Night - Tuesday, May 12, 2026

 

State Preschool Programs are at two GUSD school sites: Ellwood and La Patera. Each site offers a part-day, AM only, program. Bus transportation is not provided unless a child’s IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) requires it. 

• Ellwood:  8:20 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

• La Patera: 8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 

         

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State Preschool Program 

 

The State Preschool Program is an income-eligible program for three and four-year-old children. 

Families meeting the state Department of Education/Child Development Division income guidelines will qualify for the program (there are no tuition fees associated with this program).   2026-2027 Income Ceilings will be published soon.  

Our half-day preschool program is offered to families residing in the Goleta Union School District boundaries. All our facilities are licensed through Community Care Licensing and have been rated as a 4 or 5 in the Quality Rating Information System (QRIS) through the state of California.

All preschool classrooms are staffed with a qualified teacher and at least two paraeducators. We provide a curriculum rich with developmentally appropriate instructional materials that works on school readiness skills. Children are instructed in small and large groups as well as encouraged to initiate their own learning while receiving guidance and support from nurturing staff members.

2026-2027 Preschool Interest Form

 

The following information will help us prioritize enrollment as required by the state of California. Upon completion of this form, you will be contacted in order of priority by June 14, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact (805) 681-1200 x2228.

 

For 2026 - 2027 School Year:

 

Children who will turn 4 by September 1, 2026, are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (TK). If your child is TK eligible and you are interested in a longer school day at your child’s home school site, please enroll for TK by accessing the online registration link at GUSD.us or reaching out to your home attendance area school.