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Vusd - E.P. Foster Jumpstart State Pre-Sch Program

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

20 Pleasant Pl., Ventura, CA 93001

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 9/2/2022 (1 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Jumpstart is a California State Preschool Program administered by Ventura Unified School District serving children ages 2-5 in Ventura County. The program is part-day and based on state income guidelines with admission priorities including children with exceptional needs and those involved with Child Protective Services.

Philosophy
A child-centered curriculum based on the California Preschool Curriculum Foundations where relationships are central, play is the primary context for learning, learning is integrated and inclusive, intentional interactions enhance children's learning experiences, family and community partnerships create meaningful connections, individualization of learning includes all children, and responsiveness to culture and language supports children's learning.
Ages served
Children between the ages of 2 and 5 years
Hours
AM program 8:15 am to 11:15 am and PM program 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm daily
Meals
No cost nutritionally balanced meal included with each program

Programs

  • •Part-day multi-age program
  • •Dual Language Immersion AM and PM Program at Montalvo Elementary
  • •Dual Language Immersion AM Program at Will Rogers Elementary

Highlights

  • ✓Located at 6 sites within Ventura Unified School District
  • ✓Team teaching with state and grant funded required teacher-to-child ratio
  • ✓Children do not need to be toilet independent to attend
  • ✓Program includes parent participation to promote empathy, self-regulation, and leadership development

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