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Vusd - Sheridan Way Jumpstart

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

573 Sheridan Way, 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: 5/30/2025 (2 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. It is a part-day, multi-age program with a child-centered curriculum based on play and learning through exploration.

Philosophy
Safe, friendly and respectful environments are foundational. The program fosters a child-centered curriculum based on California Preschool Curriculum Foundations where relationships are central, play is the primary context for learning, learning is integrated and inclusive, intentional interactions enhance learning, family and community partnerships create meaningful connections, individualization includes all children, and responsiveness to culture and language supports learning.
Ages served
2 to 5 years old
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

Programs

  • •Dual Language Immersion AM and PM Program at Montalvo Elementary
  • •Dual Language Immersion AM Program at Will Rogers Elementary

Highlights

  • ✓Located at 6 elementary school sites within VUSD
  • ✓Admission based on state income guidelines
  • ✓Team teaching with state and grant-funded teacher-to-child ratios
  • ✓Children do not need to be toilet trained to attend

Not stated on their website: Tuition cost, Teacher-to-child ratio specifics, Outdoor play space details, Specific curriculum materials or methods, Calendar/school year dates, Enrollment deadline or waitlist information. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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