Preschool

General Questions

What is the school calendar?

WUS preschools will begin the week of September 2, 2025 (after Labor Day) and end the week before Memorial Day, 2026.  Scheduled breaks will follow the same as Wayland Union Schools for holidays and professional development days.  

Will my child bring a snack?

Yes, all students are encouraged to provide a snack. For extended day students, parents may pack a lunch or purchase a hot lunch from food service. 

Does my child have to be potty trained?

Yes, your child must be toilet trained to attend WUS Preschool. We ask that parents provide a change of clothing that is kept in their child's backpack in case accidents happen while at school. 

What is the curriculum?

The Preschool program is based on creating a “developmentally appropriate curriculum” for every student, both individually and in a group setting. We use the Handwriting without Tears curriculum to teach early literacy skills. A developmentally appropriate curriculum is one in which play, exploration, and socialization are an important part of the learning process.  While the children are playing and exploring, we will be working on shapes, colors, numbers, number relationships, social skills, name recognition, letter formation, pre-reading, pre-writing, etc. Preschool is an important opportunity for your child to develop positive attitudes about school.   

Will my child be able to visit the classroom before school starts?

Yes, an Open House will be scheduled in late August for both you and your child to visit the classroom and meet the teacher.

Do you provide wrap around care for preschoolers?

WUS partners with the YMCA to provide before/after school care at Baker Elementary.  Children who turn 5 are eligible to attend.  Children age 4 years and 9 months, can attend if they sign a waiver.  Contact the YMCA to register: https://www.grymca.org/school-age/