Pre-School
Public preschool is offered locally to families in Lompoc through Communify and the Santa Barbara Education Office. Head Start, and California State preschool programs for children (3-5 years) and is available for qualified low-income families.
California State Preschool Program (CSPP) - Santa Barbara County Education Office
Program Description
These programs support the individual needs of families by providing education on the development of children, parenting classes, and direct links to community resources. Children participating in our programs receive nutrition services, health screenings, and social/emotional support to reach their fullest potential. Half-day and full-day program options are available in Lompoc.
Half-Day Preschools
Locations
- DeColores State Preschool at Clarence Ruth School (501 North West Street)
- Just for Kids State Preschool at Fillmore School (1211 East Pine Avenue)
- La Honda State Preschool at La Honda School (608 East Central Avenue)
- Learning Place State Preschool at Crestview School (VAFB Utah Avenue)
- Young Learners A & B State Preschools at La Canada School (621 West North Avenue)
Eligibility
Children ages 3, 4, 5 years old (must turn 5 after September 2)
Registration
In-Person: 104 South C Street, Suite H, Lompoc, CA 93436
Contact
Phone: (805) 735-2064, extension 100
Email: ecelompoc@sbceo.org
Full-Day Pre-School (7:30-4:30)
Location
Early Steps to Learning (320 North J Street)
Eligibility
Children ages 3, 4, 5 years old (must turn 5 after September 2)
Registration
In-Person: 104 South C Street. Suite G, Lompoc, CA 93436
Contact
Phone: (805) 735-2064
Email: ecelompoc@sbceo.org
Head Start - CommUnify
Program Description
Available to qualified low-income families, these services are sensitive to each family’s linguistic, ethnic, and cultural heritage. A strong emphasis is placed on the valuable role of parents as the first and most important teacher of their child. With focus on the whole child's development in academic, social, emotional and physical growth, combined with a safe, caring environment created by skilled teachers implementing researched based curriculum. Half- and full-day programs are available in Lompoc.
Locations
- College Center (648 North. G Street): Part-Day Preschool (3.5 hours) for children 3 to 5 years
- I Center (228 North I Street): Extended Day Preschool (6 hours) for children 3 to 5 years
- Fillmore (1316 East Oak Street): Full Day Preschool for children 3 to 5 years
- Maple (120 West Maple): Full Day Preschool for children 3 to 5 years
Registration
- In-Person: 120 West Chestnut, Lompoc CA 93436 | Hours: 9:00-4:00 (Closed 12:00-1:00)
- Apply Online: www.communifysb.org
Contact Communify Lompoc
(805) 740-4555