Skip to main content

Health Services Forms

Medications: It is recommended that medication is administered at home, as the Preschool Academy is a part-day program.  In the case that your child needs to maintain emergency medication in the Preschool Academy Program, we must have the written request of the parent and written order by the child’s physician. 

Preschool Academy

Available locations: Eader Elementary, Peterson Elementary, Perry Campus

An engaging learning environment designed for independently toilet-trained 3 to 5-year-olds to support the development of the “whole child.” Emergent curriculum aligned with the California Preschool Foundations and Common Core Standards that adapt to the interests of children. The Preschool Academy Program is creative and child-centered, encouraging the exploration of science, mathematics, art, music, and literacy. Designed to flow directly into the kindergarten curriculum allowing for ease of transition to the elementary school program.

We welcome children who live in or beyond Huntington Beach. Transportation is the responsibility of the parents/guardians.

Experienced, highly qualified, and licensed Early Childhood Instructors (1 instructor: 12 children ratio, maximum 24 children).

2022-2023 Preschool Academy Handbook

  1. Complete the 2022-2023 Preschool Academy Registration Form 
  2. Gather copies of all current immunizations and original birth certificates 
  3. Contact the Preschool Academy Office staff at 714-378-2033 or via email at PreschoolAcademy@hbcsd.us  to schedule an appointment to complete your registration packet 

Monthly Rates

Days

Time

Rate*

M-F 9 am - 1 pm $928
M, W, F 9 am - 1 pm $596
T, TH 9 am - 1 pm $432

*Plus a $100 non-refundable, non-transferrable annual registration fee

  • Tuition is due on the 15th of each month for the following month
  • Tuition can be paid by check, cash, or online at MySchoolBucks with a credit card. A 4.95% non-refundable program fee is automatically applied at checkout by MySchoolBucks. The HBCSD Preschool Academy does not receive this program fee. 
  • Payments may be mailed to the District Office, in person at the Perry Campus, or to the front office of your student's school. 
  1. Complete the 2023-2024 Preschool Academy Registration Form 
  2. Gather copies of all current immunizations and original birth certificates 
  3. Contact the Preschool Academy Office staff at 714-378-2033 or via email at PreschoolAcademy@hbcsd.us  to schedule an appointment to complete your registration packet 

Monthly Rates

Days

Half-Day

Eader Elementary

Full-Day

Perry Campus

5 Days $928 $1,150
3 Days $596 $739
2 Days $432 $535

Plus a $100 non-refundable, non-transferrable annual registration fee

Open Enrollment for the 2023-24 fee-for-service program year is now open! 

To enroll, please complete and submit the 2023-24 New Enrollment form with the $100 non-refundable, non-transferable annual enrollment fee to secure a space on the roster (based on availability).

Contact the Early Childhood Office at 714-378-2033 or preschoolacademy@hbcsd.us with any questions. 

Please find a sample, flexible schedule that allows you to see a typical day across the program below. The children enrolled in the Preschool Academy additionally have access to regularly scheduled library visits and music classes. 

First Hour: Circle Time/Stories, Small Groups, Literacy, Science, Art or Math

Second Hour: Snack, Music & Movement or Free Choice

Third Hour: Lunch* and Outside Play

Fourth Hour: Centers, Free Choice Art, Science or Writing

 *Children will bring their lunches for tuition-based sessions

Snack Menu

Subject to change

Day

Snack
Monday Graham Cracker & 1% Lowfat Milk
Tuesday Cereal & 1% Lowfat Milk
Wednesday Yogurt & 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday Crackers & 1% Lowfat Milk
Friday String Cheese & 100% Fruit Juice

 

The HBCSD Preschool Academy prides itself on preparing and serving snacks aligned with all new ​federal and state ​nutritional guidelines.  With childhood obesity and malnutrition both on the rise, it is more important than ever to ensure that we provide nutritionally dense, balanced, and appropriately portioned food for children.  We serve snacks daily and encourage families to choose and pack nutritionally balanced items for lunch. 

Contact Us

Preschool Academy 
714-378-2033 
PreschoolAcademy@hbcsd.us

Mailing Address 
HBCSD Preschool Academy
8750 Dorsett Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Hours may vary, contact us to confirm office hours and location.