Smart Start SPANISH IMMERSION Preschool

Designed to assist young children in becoming personally, socially, and physically competent, effective learners who are ready to transition to kindergarten. Your child's natural interest in learning will be nurtured in a safe, creative environment. Developmentally appropriate activities are designed to encourage creative thinking and problem solving through the arts. The Smart Start program is a Spanish immersion program for both Spanish learners and native Spanish speakers.

California State Department of Education Foundations for preschool learning are the guides for curriculum.

• Children are active and engaged
• Content is learned through investigation and focused through intentional teaching
• Curriculum builds on prior learning and experience
• Families are involved
• Computer, music & outdoor learning

WHO
Children who will be 3 or 4 years old by 8/8/22 are eligible, with priority given to 4 year olds. 

​WHEN 
The Smart Start program follows the Salinas City Elementary School Calendar. Classes will begin in August 2022.

SCHEDULE AND FEES
2- or 4-day enrollment options
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Monday-Thursday (four days per week) 
$327 monthly payment (10 payments)

​Monday, Wednesday (two days per week)
$164 monthly payment (10 payments)

Tuesday, Thursday (two days per week)
$164 monthly payment (10 payments)
*Smart Start Preschool discounts offered to school district employees, or with annual payment and semi- annual payments

HOW TO APPLY FOR SMART START PRESCHOOL AT DIAS

To reserve a place for your child(ren) for the 2022-23 school year, please submit this application with a $60 Non-Refundable Family fee with a money order / cashier’s check made out to Smart Start
***NO EXCEPTIONS*** (No personal checks & must write the child's complete name on payment).

​Payment drop off location: 1114 Fontes Lane, Salinas, CA 93907. (Dual Immersion Academy
Office hours: 7:15 am - 8:15 am & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

*Application payment must be turned in within 5 business days of submitting this application. Day 1 is considered as the day the application is submitted unless it is a weekend then Monday would be day 1.

Please submit a form per child applying for the program.

​Acceptances will be sent via email by the first week of April 2022.