Our Philosophy
The staff and administration at CVUSD Preschool know that young children thrive in safe, friendly and respectful environments. These elements are foundational and at the core of our program’s philosophy; a philosophy that fosters a child-centered curriculum and is based on the guiding principles of the California Preschool Curriculum Framework.
The multi-age opportunity, along with parent participation, promotes empathy, self-regulation and leadership development. We offer care and curriculum that is age appropriate for children’s developmental needs in a rich setting allowing for exploration, creativity, problem-solving, science, math, and language acquisition through play, group activities and individual choice.
- Relationships are central.
- Play is the primary context for learning.
- Learning is integrated.
- Intentional teaching enhances children’s learning experiences.
- Family and community partnerships create meaningful connections.
- Individualization of learning includes all children.
- Responsiveness to culture and language supports children’s learning
The multi-age opportunity, along with parent participation, promotes empathy, self-regulation and leadership development. We offer care and curriculum that is age appropriate for children’s developmental needs in a rich setting allowing for exploration, creativity, problem-solving, science, math, and language acquisition through play, group activities and individual choice.
Our Mission
CVUSD Preschool, operating within the Conejo Valley Unified School District, is committed to building a strong foundation for families with children ages two to five by promoting school readiness, enhancing the potential for young children to engage in lifelong learning, and helping families make connections to wellness services.
Our Goals
Our goal is to partner with families to provide a safe and loving quality educational environment for their children which provides a variety of experiences that will allow each child to build strong relationship skills, develop and practice problem solving and conflict resolution, develop an interest and joy in learning, and more!
Our Partners
Funded by the California Department of Education/Child Development Division, CVUSD Preschool is a joint project of the Conejo Valley Unified School District and the City of Thousand Oaks.