Cupertino Preschool

Preschool Tiny Tots

3-4Y

This is where it all begins! The Cupertino Preschool Tiny Tots program encourages social development through group activities and play. Class activities include a mix of music and singing, learning the alphabet, finger plays, stories, and circle time. We encourage exploration and learn about our emotions and our world around us. Using imaginary play, we teach about our neighbors, holiday traditions, and much more.

Preschool Room at Quinlan Community Center

2023-2024 School Year Schedule

Fall

September 5, 2023 to November 17, 2023

Winter

November 28, 2023 to March 8, 2024

Spring

March 11, 2024 to June 7, 2024

Holiday schedule: The preschool program follows the Cupertino Union School District holiday schedule. We do not observe staff learning days.

Registration

• Registration for the 2023-2024 preschool opens Jan 31, 2023 for returning students, Feb 7, 2023 for residents, and Feb 14, 2023 for non-residents

• Register online at reg4rec.org for the 23-24 preschool year

Instructor:Recreation

Preschool Super Tots

The Cupertino Preschool Super Tots program will expand on the child’s development and provide enriching activities that will prepare the student for kindergarten. Activities include handwriting, sequence of the days, counting, music, art, science, games, creative play, and more. We encourage independence through various activities and learn about our physical world. Every day we use various art components to teach fine motor skills and creative thinking.

Preschool Room at Quinlan Community Center

• Proof of age and immunization records are required. Submit records after registering for the program.

• Residency is based on 95014 zip code

Payment

• The yearly fee has been broken down into three sessions

• For payment plan options, please contact the Registration Office at (408) 777-3120

• Refund Policy; find it at cupertino.org/preschool

Important Information

• Children must be toilet trained by the first class

• Proof of age and immunization records are required

• Tiny Tots must turn three (3) years old by Sept. 1, 2023

• Super Tots must turn four (4) years old by Sept. 1, 2023

NOTE: The September 1 cut-off date is consistent with the school district’s deadline and will allow your child to be with the same children at the start of kindergarten.

McClellan Ranch Preserve is an 18-acre natural preserve, originally a horse ranch in the 1930s and 40s before being converted to a nature preserve in the 50s. The site includes:

• Walking Trail

• The Original Ranch House

• Milk Barn

• Livestock Barn

• A Replica of Baer's Blacksmith Shop (originally located at De Anza and Stevens Creek Boulevards)

• The Old Water Tower from Parish Ranch (now Memorial Park)

• Environmental Education Center (EEC)

Birding Basics 1

18Y+

From enormous Eagles and Vultures to tiny Warblers and Goldfinches, this two-part class will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills you need to recognize our local birds. If you are already a birder, this refresher will improve your current skills. You will learn how to find and identify the common birds of Cupertino as well as other nearby birding locations. In the first session, students will learn essential binocular and field guide use, and the fundamentals of bird identification. In session two, students will enjoy a guided trip through McClellan Ranch where they will practice finding and identifying local birds with our instructors.

Environmental Education Center at McClellan Ranch Preserve

Address McClellan Ranch Preserve

22221 McClellan Road

Cupertino, CA 95014

Preserve Hours

Open daily from dawn until dusk (sunrise to sunset)

Instructor:Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society Staff

Blacksmithing Workshop

14Y+

Curious about blacksmithing? Learn the basics of shaping hot metal in this 3-hour workshop. Class size is limited to two students so that each can have plenty of hands-on experience at the forge and anvil with individualized instruction. You leave class with a hook or other small item you make yourself. Information on appropriate clothing for working at the forge, as well as details about recommended eye protection and hearing protection will be sent to students prior to the first class meeting. If this workshop fills, other sessions may be scheduled.

Blacksmith Shop at McClellan Ranch Preserve

Teens 14-17Y

18Y+

Join-A-Ranger: Wild Plant Uses 5Y+

Join the Park Rangers in the exploration of many native and non-native wild plants found within the Riparian zones and Oak Savana grasslands of McClellan Ranch Preserve and Blackberry Farm. We will dive into the identification properties, edible uses, medicinal uses, and survival uses of these amazing plant species. All attendees must register and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Environmental Education Center at McClellan Ranch Preserve

1 $6 $8

Join-A-Ranger: Riparian Habitat 5Y+ and Native Plant Tour

Join a Park Ranger for a tour of the native trees and plants in our local riparian habitat. We’ll explore the relationships ancient peoples had with these plants and how they used them for food, medicine, and survival. All attendees must register and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Environmental Education Center at McClellan Ranch Preserve

Instructor:Recreation Staff

Baer Blacksmith Shop

Come to the restored Baer Blacksmith Shop and learn about early Cupertino history and the craft of blacksmithing. The forge will be fired up for blacksmithing demonstrations.

Demonstration Hours and Dates

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

May 27

June 24

July 29

August 26

Instructor:Recreation Staff

Join-A-Ranger: Raptors of the Corridor 5Y+

The Park Rangers invite you to learn about the raptors living in our riparian habitat! Walk the trails to see the habitat these birds of prey live in and maybe catch a glimpse of a Red-Shoulder Hawk, Screech Owl, or more! All attendees must register and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear sturdy walking shoes.

Environmental Education Center at McClellan Ranch Preserve

Instructor:Recreation Staff

Environmental Education Center

Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

6-9Y

Build and enhance visual thinking and 2-D rendering skills in this fun class. Your child will explore different drawing techniques and media and learn how to draw what they see. Projects will draw from still life, reference materials, and the imagination. Bring ideas to life and develop artistic confidence! Craft

Public Speaking: Drama Club

6-14Y

Learn to act, direct, cooperate, and lead through drama. In this fun and engaging class, your child will learn how to present plays, skits, advertisements, and more for the stage or screen by practicing as both actors and directors. Students learn to cooperate, express themselves, and master speaking skills as actors, and then how to lead, create insights, and help others as directors of their own drama team. Materials fee $20. No class 7/1.

Classroom at Communication Academy

Academic Writing: Future Authors 7-14Y

Perfect your writing skills and become a published author. Students create a full writing project, revise and polish it to perfection, and learn how to publish their work. Students master editing, revision, and other writing skills while learning about the publishing process and how to submit their work to publications open to student writing. Materials fee $20. No class 7/1.

Classroom at Communication Academy

7-8Y

Confident Debate: Impromptu Debaters 7-14Y

In this fun and engaging class, students focus on fast-paced, oneon-one debates featuring exciting topics, and develop the skills they need to participate in debates and express their opinions with clarity and detail. Students learn to think on their feet, articulate their arguments and create rebuttals. Materials fee $20. No class 7/1. Classroom

6-8Y

Public Speaking and Confident Debate 7-14Y

Get both of our Public Speaking and Confident Debate! You get two fun and engaging classes where students improve their speaking skills, analytical thinking, and persuasiveness! Experienced instructors, small classes! Materials fee $40. No class 7/1.