State Funded Preschool State Preschool California's State Preschool program is funded through the Child Development Division of the Department of Education. In many respects, it is very similar to Head Start for it also serves children from low income families. There are two state preschool classrooms in the Elk Grove Unified School District. Each classroom has a preschool teacher, an instructional assistant and parent volunteers. Elk Grove's preschool classes are staffed by highly qualified teachers who hold college degrees and child development certification.
Children attend class for three hours per day, five days a week.
State Preschool meets the needs of young children by providing a curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and academically enriched. Activities reflect the culture of ethnic groups in the community. Families are encouraged to share their traditions with the class. Preschools are structured to prepare children for kindergarten with preparation for success in reading, writing and math. Students receive a daily snack along with integrated lessons.