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Lodi Unified School District

School Readiness & Preschool

Preschool provides a nurturing environment that fosters social, cognitive, and emotional skills crucial for a child's future academic and personal success.

Lodi USD preschool (Head Start & State Preschool) is offered at several school sites. These programs are funded with grant funding and have eligibility requirements including an income limit based on the number of people in the family. 

Both Head Start and State Preschool programs have a strong focus on family engagement and parent participation in the classroom. There is also a home visiting component in both programs.  All classrooms are licensed by the Department of Social Services. 

Director - Child Development
 
Lisa Lopez
School Readiness & Preschool

Preschool Programs

Lodi USD offers preschool through state preschool and Head Start San Joaquin programs. 
 

Locations

Preschool programs are offered at the following locations. Morning and afternoon session availability varies by site. 

State Preschool

Morning Session 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Creekside Elementary
  • Heritage Elementary
  • Lawrence Elementary
  • Leroy Nichols Elementary
  • Washington Elementary
  • Westwood Elementary
Afternoon Session 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Lawrence Elementary
  • Leroy Nichols Elementary
  • Westwood Elementary
     
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The Lodi USD State Preschool program is a subsidized program in which families must meet eligibility criteria. Eligibility for services is based upon the family’s gross monthly income and family size. Families must reside within Lodi USD boundaries.

Lodi USD State Preschool Pre-Application (English)

Lodi USD State Preschool Pre-Application (Spanish)

Head Start San Joaquin

Daily Session 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Ansel Adams Elementary
  • Beckman Elementary
  • Clairmont Elementary
  • Creekside Elementary
  • Heritage Elementary
  • Lincoln Technical Academy
  • Live Oak Elementary
  • Oakwood Elementary
  • Parklane Elementary
  • Wagner-Holt Elementary
  • Westwood Elementary
     
Apply Online

Head Start programs promote school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families. To apply for Head Start San Joaquin or for more information, visit the San Joaquin County Office of Education website.

Head Start San Joaquin (sjcoe.org)

Contact Us

For more information on the content of this page, please contact School Readiness & Preschool at (209) 331-7252.

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