Marlatt Early Learning Center

Part day program is open for enrollment for 26-27 starting April 20, 2025.
Full day program is open for enrollment for 26-27 starting June 1st, 2025.

How to Enroll

Enrollment is done through Hubbe. Language translation is available on this website. If you need technical assistance, you can contact Linda Marqueda (lmarqueda@mpesd.org) or Jessica Tejada (jtejada@mpesd.org). We take students as young as 2.9 years old through 4 years old. We accept enrollment throughout the year as space allows

There are three types of eligibility for families:

1. free
2. low cost
3. private pay options

The Application Process

1. Start the Hubbe application and click Submit.
2. The secretary will reach out to you and provide forms to complete.
3. After the forms are processed, Jessica will schedule a meeting with you to approve the contract, review the preschool program and policies, sign licensing forms, attend a parent orientation, meet the preschool team, and tour the classrooms.

The Importance of Early Learning

MPESD has been operating preschool programs for over twenty years. Our preschool teachers are qualified, experienced, and regularly engage in professional development. They are supported by bilingual staff. Together, they work with parents to assess student needs, communicating individual progress throughout the school year. We believe in nurturing each child's strengths in a positive and developmentally appropriate environment, that social skills and self-regulation are essential for kindergarten, and that children learn best from play.

Our focus is on self-help, pre-academic readiness, motor skills, and communication skills in an environment that celebrates fun and learning.

Program Highlights

• Developmentally appropriate programming consistent with best practices
• Adult to Child ratio of 1:8. For example, a class of 16 will have 2 adults.
• Uses the California Preschool Learning Foundations
• Strong emphasis on inclusive classrooms
• Operating consistent with California State Preschools

California Preschool Curriculum Framework

We utilize the Eight Overarching Principles to build the curriculum for our students, as seen in the California Department of Education's Preschool Curriculum Framework: Volume 1.

1. Relationships are central.
2. Play is a primary context for learning.
3. Learning is integrated.
4. Intentional teaching enhances children's learning experiences.
5. Family and community partnerships create meaningful connections.
6. Individualization of learning includes all children.
7. Responsiveness to culture and language supports children's learning.
8. Time for reflection and planning enhances teaching.

How Every Child Can Thrive By Five

This TED talk, hosted by Molly Wright, tells us how parents and caregivers can support children's healthy brain development through research-backed methods. Multiple languages are available for subtitles.