It is the mission of the Alhambra Preschool Academy to provide a fully integrated preschool program to foster the child's social and emotional growth as well as their physical and mental development.

The goal of the preschool is to guide each child in the growth of their total personality. Areas related to physical, mental, emotional, and social development are all given equal attention when preparing a curriculum to fit the needs of each child. A child's self-expression, creativity, and analytical thinking are worked out in play. Through observations, the teacher may help a child succeed in areas where they do not excel. The teachers strive to aid each child in developing a positive image of themself.

The Following are Preschool Programs that are offered within the District:

Developmental Preschool Program

• The developmental preschool program serves children with special needs that are 3 or 4 within the school year that live within school district boundaries. To be eligible for this program, the child must be evaluated and screened to determine if the child qualifies for the program. The program is a half day program that runs only 4 days of the week.

Half-Day Hours of Operation:
AM Session: 7:35 am to 10:35 am (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
PM Session: 11:50 am to 2:50 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

Head Start

• Head Start is a Federally funded project that provides an extensive school-year preschool program for children 3 and 4 years of age. Children must be 3 or 4 by August 31^st to enroll. Family's income must meet Federal poverty level requirements, we offer full and part-day classes. Part-Day classes operate four days per week. There is no fee for participation. Hours may vary slightly by school location.

3 year old classrooms Half-Day Hours of Operation:

APA- Main Campus

AM Session: 7:35 am to 10:35 am (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
PM Session: 11:50 pm to 2:50 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

APA- Cordova, Granada West, Sevilla East, Westwood

AM Session: 7:30 am to 11:00 am (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
PM Session: 11:30 am to 3:00 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)  

4 year old classrooms Full-Day Hours of Operation:
7:50 am to 2:50 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

*full day hours may vary slightly by site

We look forward to becoming a part of your child's educational success.

If you are interested in registering your child please contact the Alhambra Preschool Programs office at (602) 246-5155.