KidZone Fee-based Preschool and Childcare Programs
March 27, 2008
Torrance Unified School District proudly presents KidZone Preschool and KidZone Care, our newest fee-based early childhood programs. KidZone programs are completely self-supporting, licensed programs offered to families at a fraction of the cost of most private programs in the South Bay. Our staff is highly qualified, carrying Early Childhood permits and a minimum of 2 years early childhood experience.
KidZone Preschool
KidZone Preschool is a developmentally appropriate program that targets kindergarten readiness. Our program is designed for typicallly developing children and fully includes children with high functioning special needs. We use the Doors to Discovery curriculum published by The Wright Group. Half day preschool sessions are offered 3 hours per day, 5 days per week at the following campuses:
Adams Elementary
2121 W. 238th St.
Torrance, 90501
Lic. #197409723
Morning Session Only 8:35-11:35 a.m.
Arlington Elementary
17800 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, 90504
Lic. #197409726
Morning Session 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Afternoon Session 12:15-3:15 p.m.
LAUNCH Preschool
4100 W. 227th Street
Torrance, 90505
Lic. #197412890
Morning Session 8:45-11:45 a.m.
Afternoon Session 12:45-3:45 p.m.
Torrance Children's Center
4120 W. 185th St.
Torrance, 90504
Lic. #191670860
Morning Session Only 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Class Sizes and Staffing
Adams, Arlington and Torrance Children's Center: Our
classes are limited to 16 students, including up to 4 students with
special needs. Each class is staffed with one teacher, one
assistant and one paraeducator. An itinerant special education
teacher monitors the progress of fully included special needs
students.
LAUNCH Preschool:Our LAUNCH Preschool campus houses four
classes with similar staffing ratios: one teacher, one assistant
and one paraeducator to 15 students with up to five special needs
children. One full time special education teacher monitors the
progress of the special needs children in these four classes.
Collaborative Class at LAUNCH:In addition, we offer three
sessions of collaborative preschool on the LAUNCH campus. This
collaborative class has a capacity of 15 students, with full
inclusion of up to 8 children with special needs. Because of the
nature of this special project, staffing includes one teacher and
one assistant as well as a paraeducator and a special education
teacher.
Tuition and Fees
Registration Fee: A non-refundable registration fee of $35 per child is charged at the time of enrollment. Families of returning students are charged a non-refundable renewal fee of $20 per child.
Tuition: Tuition for KidZone Preschool is charged on a sliding scale, $146-$428 per month based on gross monthly income and family size. Verification of one month's income is required to determine individual tuition. A 5% adjustment is applied for families enrolling more than one child. This adjustment will be made for the second and each subsequent child enrolled.
Tuition payments are made monthly in advance, with the first month's tuition due at registration. Subsequent payments are then due on the 15th of every month. Families may arrange to make weekly payments with a $2 per week processing fee.
Emergency Kit: In accordance with the TUSD Safety Policy, all students must have an earthquake/disaster preparedness kit at school. A list of supplies for the emergency kit is available through our program office, or a pre-assembled emergency kit may be purchased for $5.
Eligibility
Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. To be eligible
for this program designed for typically developing children,
children must be 3 years old and fully toilet trained.
Preference is given to previously enrolled families, with
4-year-old children placed first.
Children with an IEP must apply to enroll through LAUNCH Preschool. Enrollment is granted for IEP students in our full inclusion classes only if the IEP team determines that placement in the least restrictive environment is conducive to the child's meeting his/her IEP goals. If placement in KidZone is deemed appropriate, parents of IEP children must complete enrollment paperwork for BOTH KidZone and LAUNCH Preschool programs.
Parents wishing to have their child assessed for special needs or speech therapy should call LAUNCH Preschool at 310.972.6500 ext. 2550.
KidZone Care
KidZone Care is a full-time childcare program offered on the campus of Arlington Elementary School. Care is provided from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with preschool instruction from 8:15-11:15 a.m. After preschool instruction has ended, children have outdoor playtime, lunch and rest time. Facilitated play is offered in the afternoon until center closing time.
Class Sizes and Staffing
KidZone Care enrollment is capped at 20 children with one teacher and two assistants. Children are separated into small groups for age appropriate seatwork activities and are encouraged to play as a whole group during outdoor and free choice time.
Tuition and Fees
Registration Fee: A non-refundable registration fee of $35 per child is charged at the time of enrollment. Families of returining students are charged a non-refundable renewal fee of $20 per child.
Tuition: A flat fee of $565 per month per child is charged for employees of Torrance Unified School District; tuition for all other participants is $675 per month per child. Tuition includes morning and afternoon snacks; familiesmust provide lunch.
Tuition payments are made monthly in advance, with the first month's tuition due at registration. Subsequent payments are then due on the 15th of every month. Families may arrange to make weekly payments with a $2 per week processing fee.
Cot Sheet: A Cot Sheet fee of $12 is charged for children in the Full Day program.
Emergency Kit: In accordance with the TUSD Safety Policy, all students must have an earthquake/disaster preparedness kit at school. A list of supplies for the emergency kit is available through our program office, or a pre-assembled emergency kit may be purchased for $5.
Eligibility
Services are provided for children 2.5 years to kindergarten entry. To be eligible for childcare services, children must be at least 2.5 years of age and fully toilet trained.
Application Instructions for KidZone Preschool and Childcare
In order to begin the enrollment process, you must create an
Application Packet. Please gather the following
documents:
1) Preliminary Application Form. This form can be found on
the TUSD website under "Pre-school". Print and complete this form
ENTIRELY, and sign the second page.
2) Child's Birth certificate. If the full record is not
available, hospital records, birth record abstracts and passports
are also accepted.
3) Child's Immunization Record. All immunizations must be
current, including a tuberculosis (Mantoux) skin test administered
AFTER your child's first birthday.
4) Income Verification. All adults included in the family
size must provide verification of gross monthly income, either with
pay stubs or income tax return. NOTE: Families paying the maximum
tuition are not required to provide income verification. Please
call the program office to calculate your tuition before coming in
for your intake appointment.
Once you have assembled your Application Packet, please call the
program office during office hours to schedule an Intake
Appointment.
For more information or to receive an application via US Mail or by
fax, please call the program office. We look forward to serving
your family's preschool and childcare needs!
Torrance Tykes and KidZone Early Childhood Programs
The Triangle
2201 Plaza Del Amo
Torrance, 90501
(Enter on Martina Avenue)
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and by appointment
