State Preschool

District Office:
2503 Lawrence Street
Ceres CA, 95307
(209) 556-1500

Office Hours:
7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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CUSD
District Demographics
2016-2017

23 schools

Listing of
CUSD Schools

14,065 students
(16/17 school year)

7,877 Elementary

6,188 Secondary

82.1% Free and
Reduced Meals
Program Participation

29.2% English
Language Learners

Student Ethnicity

75% Hispanic-Latino

16% White-Caucasian

6% Asian

2% African American

1% Other

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STATE PRESCHOOL

Main Office
(209) 556 -1545
4295 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307

Contacts
Director
Mary Lisa Gonzales

Assistant Director
Christine Cardoso

Office Manager
Cecilia Padilla

Quick Links:
Online App Apply Online
Aplica En Línea

or

In-Person Application Apply In-Person
Aplicar en persona
Click To Receive an Appointment Time

Preschool Orientation Video
El video de orientación preescolar

If you are interested in applying please enter your contact information and a Preschool staff member will reach out to you as soon as possible. You can also make an appointment by calling: (209) 556-1545.

Please complete the application prior to your appointment. You can pick up a packet at our office located at: 4295 Central Ave. Ceres, CA 95307 or You can print the application by clicking these links:
Print English Application Imprima la solicitud en Español

We are asking only one person come to the office at a time to apply (to ensure the safety of our families and staff during this unique time of social distancing).
Visitors are asked to wear a protective face mask. (Office staff will also be wearing face coverings for your protection).

Look over all the application requirements and come prepared to submit the application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Preschool Application Requirements

Income Eligibility

Income Guidelines 19-20

State Preschool Eligibility

Admission Priorities

Ceres Preschool Times & Locations

Morning: 8:00am to 11:15am
Afternoon: 12:00pm to 3:15pm

Carroll Fowler Elementary -  2611 Garrison St, Ceres, CA 95307
Caswell Elementary -  1800 N Central Ave, Ceres, CA 95307
Don Pedro Elementary -  2300 Don Pedro Rd, Ceres, CA 95307
La Rosa Elementary -  2800 Eastgate Blvd, Ceres, CA 95307
Lucas Elementary -  3500 Rose Ave, Ceres, CA 95307
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School - 4927 Central Ave, Ceres, CA 95307
Virginia Parks Elementary -  1021 Moffett Rd, Modesto, CA 95351
Walter White Elementary -  2904 6th St, Ceres, CA 95307
*Westport Elementary -  5218 S Carpenter Rd, Modesto, CA 95358
*Westport morning class is from 8:15am to 11:30am

Our office is located at: 4295 Central Ave. Ceres, CA, 95307
Office Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

View the Handbook:
Handbook in English    Manual en Español

If you need immediate assistance please email Marisol at: mpantoja@ceres.k12.ca.us
or call (209) 556-1545.

There are no transportation services for the Preschool Program.

Ceres Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, parental, family, or marital status.

CUSD does not impose, maintain, approve or implement student admission eligibility criteria or employment policies that discriminates on the basis of race,color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, parental, family, or marital status

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Ceres Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The CUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identifications, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, military or veteran status, nationality, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, immediately contact the District’s Discrimination, Equity Officer and Title IX Compliance Officer – Jose Beltran, Director of Child Welfare and Attendance, 209-556-1540, jbeltran@ceres.k12.ca.us, (Equity Officer) and David Viss, Ed.D., Director of Personnel Services, (209) 556-1510, dviss@ceres.k12.ca.us, (Title IX Compliance Officer). You may request a copy of CUSD’s Uniform Complaint Procedures, Non-Discrimination Policies, Sexual Harassment Policies. Inquiries on all matters, including complaints, regarding the implementation of Title IX in the District may be referred to David Viss, Ed.D., Director of Personnel Services.

Ceres Unified School District

State Preschool

We are asking only one person come to the office at a time to apply (to ensure the safety of our families and staff during this unique time of social distancing). Visitors are asked to wear a protective face mask. (Office staff will also be wearing face coverings for your protection).

If you need immediate assistance please email Marisol at: mpantoja@ceres.k12.ca.us or call (209) 556-1545.

Ceres Unified School District

We are asking only one person come to the office at a time to apply (to ensure the safety of our families and staff during this unique time of social distancing).
Visitors are asked to wear a protective face mask. (Office staff will also be wearing face coverings for your protection).

If you need immediate assistance please email Marisol at: mpantoja@ceres.k12.ca.us
or call (209) 556-1545.