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Your little one will LEAP ahead…

Limited spots are still available for the 2024-25 school year!

Please contact our Leap Office at (562) 904-3571 to inquire about open availability and the sign-up process.

A foundation for lifelong learning

Leap ahead with Downey Unified’s early education program!

In Downey Unified School District, we give our students the best … because they deserve the best. That same level of care and commitment is now available for young learners in our early education program.

As an extension of Downey Unified, Leap provides our little ones (3-year-olds) with a strong foundation to excel in Transitional Kindergarten (TK), Kindergarten and beyond. Leap is a first step into Downey Unified School District where we strive to provide our students with the opportunities and experiences needed to help them succeed.

How does early education benefit your child?

green checkmarkChildren who participate in early childhood education programs are more prepared for Kindergarten and the grades following.

green checkmarkStudents in early education programs are less likely to need remedial education due to developmental benefits from early education programs.

green checkmarkChildren who receive early education are more likely to graduate from high school than children who do not take part in early education programs.

green checkmarkLong term benefits of early education include higher incomes compared to those who do not participate in an early education program.

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Learning through play

A passion for learning starts at a young age, and what better way to introduce students to skills and concepts than through play? At Leap, we spark the excitement for school and learning by using fun games that enhance specific skills. Below are a few examples of some of the many activities where children develop their skills all while having a good time!

yogurt mixing

Making Yogurt Fruit Dip

The object of this activity is for students to measure various ingredients, put them into a cup and start mixing.
This enhances their skills to compare and measure objects as well as follow directions.

Pom Pom Numbers

The object here is for students to use tweezers to pick up the pom-poms and place them on the circles inside the numbers.
This activity enhances fine motor strength and coordination as well as understanding numbers and shapes.
pom pom activity
what belongs together

What Goes Together?

Using our special activity box, students have to find the item that best relates to the image on the worksheet.

This activity enhances skills in sorting and classifying, as well as comparing and contrasting. 

Cut Along the Line

The object of this activity is for students to use scissors to cut along the line until they reach the circle.

This activity enhances fine motor strength and coordination by using their fingers and hands.

preschool boy using safety scissors

Keeping parents involved

We understand that entering the Leap program is a big transition for both children and parents alike. This is why we are constantly in touch with our families, letting them know what is going on in our classrooms so they can discuss concepts learned at school with their children at home. Parents receive weekly Creative Curriculum for Preschool lesson plans, shared through the Teaching Strategies app.

ReadyRosie

Leap also provides parents with plenty of at-home resources. Included in the price of tuition, Leap parents gain access to the ReadyRosie English and Spanish video library. ReadyRosie is an early education platform that includes family workshops, videos and mobile technology to build powerful partnerships between families and educators to ensure a child’s success.

phone communication

Keeping parents involved

We understand that entering the Leap program is a big transition for both children and parents alike. This is why we are constantly in touch with our families, letting them know what is going on in our classrooms so they can discuss concepts learned at school with their children at home. Parents receive weekly Creative Curriculum for Preschool lesson plans, shared through the Teaching Strategies app.

phone communication

Leap also provides parents with plenty of at-home resources. Included in the price of tuition, Leap parents gain access to the ReadyRosie English and Spanish video library. ReadyRosie is an early education platform that includes family workshops, videos and mobile technology to build powerful partnerships between families and educators to ensure a child’s success.

ReadyRosie

Success is seen as happy, kind, and respectful children, ready to thrive in TK or Kindergarten. Our incredible staff, along with our families, can help achieve this goal.

Dr. Charlene Shimada, Ed.D.

Program Coordinator

Pricing

Tuition is $175 weekly, billed monthly. There is an annual $125 registration fee. Families who enroll more than one child will receive 10% off the cost of the second tuition.

Contact Downey Unified

Please fill out our inquiry form or call to speak with a representative.

Phone: (562) 904-3571
Email: leap@dusd.net

We are currently registering for 2024-2025. Limited spots are available.

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