Preschool/Early Learning Programs

Resources for families with preschool children 

Preschool Parent Handbook
Parent Newsletters

California Mental Health Resources
The California Mental Health Resources website provides important mental health resources, including local mental health department resources, organized by County, public education and awareness programs, suicide prevention information and other important resources. You can access the website at Resources - IECMHC (iecmhcnetwork.org) 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Taking care of your emotional health during an emergency will help you think clearly and react to urgent needs to protect yourself and your family. The CDC offers the following resources on coping with disaster, traumatic events and stress:

Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Click here for information on helping children cope with traumatic events.
Fear and anxiety about traumatic events and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. 

Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center
Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families and staff every day. Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a child’s developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn—all in the cultural context of family and community. The Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center website offers several resources for supporting the mental health and well-being of children and the adults that care for them.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network’s mission is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States. The website is frequently updated to provide resources regarding early childhood trauma, as well as other related topics.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America
When a couple has an anxiety disorder, both partners face a new set of challenges, and other challenges may be exacerbated. This article provides resources on how to support a spouse or partner when one is experiencing anxiety disorder.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness and provides various resources on its website to assist with addressing the challenges of mental illness.

UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and UCLA Health
UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, UCLA Health offers the Mindful App. With this easy-to-use app, you can practice mindfulness meditation anywhere, anytime with the guidance of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Scientific research shows mindfulness can help manage stress-related physical conditions, reduce anxiety and depression, cultivate positive emotions, and help improve overall physical health and well-being. Practice mindfulness with this free app:

UCLA Mindful App

Focus on the Go app is a free game from UCLA that helps families enhance and develop coping skills.

Zero to Three
The Earliest podcast takes a deep and personal look into mental health in the earliest years of life.

The Discovery Source
Children experience big emotions. The Discovery Source offers The Calming Kit. The kit provides ideas for simple things to do at home to support children. This resource includes a link to Belly Breathing with Elmo. 

Immediate Assistance
If you or someone you know is experiencing negative mental health effects and need more immediate assistance, please reach out to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disasters Stress Helpline (1-800-985-5990) or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK). Both are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Which is Best for Your Child? Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten (TK), or Kindergarten

OVSD believes in family choice...
When it comes to Early Childhood Education programs, OVSD offers three options for families:

• Preschool
• Transitional Kindergarten
• Kindergarten

Monthly Tuition Fees:
8/27/2025 to 6/12/2026 (175 days)
$875 Full Day 
$450 Part Day   

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For payment information for our tuition preschool programs, please call 714-843-6938. Hablamos Español

Ocean View School District Federal ID is #95-6002237

NO COST Program: See if you qualify based on your income: Income Guidelines

If you qualify: join the waitlist here. Call our office at 714-843-6938 for assistance.

If you are interested in how to qualify for our state preschool programs (CSPP) at Oak View Preschool, Westmont Preschool and College View Preschool, please call the program office at 714-843-6938. Hablamos español.

Ages: Children aged 3-4 years old by December 1, 2025. 

The California State Preschool Program (CSPP) definitions of eligibility based on age are as follows:

• CSPP eligible four-year-old children are defined as children who have their fourth birthday on or before December 1, or a child whose fifth birthday occurs after September 1, whose parent or guardian has opted to retain or enroll them in a CSPP.
• CSPP eligible three-year-old children are defined as children who have their third birthday on or before December 1. Children who have their third birthday on or after December 2, may be enrolled in a California State Preschool Program on or after their third birthday.

Families of 4-year-olds face a unique range of educational options for their children in California. Attending a high-quality early education program prepares children to develop critical social-emotional, early literacy, and math skills to be ready for kindergarten and beyond. Finding the best option for your child takes time and research. You know your child best. This guide will support you in determining which program will best meet your child’s needs.

OVSD Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Plan
Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Plan Family Guide - English
Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Plan Family Guide - Spanish
Ready For School Tips - English
Ready For School Tips - Spanish

First 5 Orange County partners with the UCLA Center for Healthier Children, families, and school districts to gather and analyze EDI data. The EDI has been tested internationally and found to be a reliable indicator of children’s readiness for kindergarten.

The following map is a snapshot of children’s early development in our region of Orange County using 2022 EDI data.

Resource: Early Development Index - First 5 Orange County (first5oc.org)

The 29th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County compiles indicators across four interdependent focus areas: Good Health, Economic Well-Being, Educational Achievement and Safe Homes and Communities to highlight trends in how children are faring.

• The 29th Annual Conditions of Children Report
• 28th Annual Conditions of Children Report
• 27th Annual Conditions of Children Report
• 26th Annual Conditions of Children Report
• 25th Annual Conditions of Children Report
• 24th Annual Conditions of Children Report
• 23rd Annual Conditions of Children Report
• 22nd Annual Conditions of Children Report