In the bustling landscape of San Jose, working families seek more than just childcare—they're looking for a nurturing community where their young children can develop academically, socially, and spiritually during the most formative years of life. At East Valley Christian School, we understand that preschool represents your child's first step into a larger community, and we're committed to making that experience both enriching and faith-centered.
Where Your Child's Faith Journey Begins in the Heart of Silicon Valley
Our San Jose location serves families throughout the area with a comprehensive early childhood program that goes far beyond traditional daycare. We create a genuine community where every child is known by name, celebrated for their unique gifts, and encouraged to grow in confidence and character through Christian love and biblical values.
Building Your Child's First Faith Community
The relationships your child forms during their preschool years create the foundation for all future social interactions and spiritual development. In our nurturing San Jose preschool community, children experience what it means to belong to something greater than themselves while learning essential life skills through hands-on experiences and meaningful relationships.
Personal Attention That Makes the Difference
Our commitment to small class sizes ensures that every child receives the individual attention they need to thrive. Unlike larger facilities where children can feel lost in the crowd, our teachers develop deep, caring relationships with each student. They know not just your child's name, but their personality, interests, learning style, and individual needs. This personal attention creates the security young children need to explore, learn, and form friendships with confidence.
Research consistently shows that children who feel truly known and valued by their teachers demonstrate higher levels of social competence and emotional regulation. At EVCS, we've seen countless children blossom as they discover their unique place within our loving community. Whether your child is naturally outgoing or tends to be more reserved, our experienced teachers create an environment where every personality can flourish.
Faith-Based Foundation for Life
Our Christian approach to early childhood education provides more than just academic preparation—it offers a moral and spiritual foundation that guides children throughout their lives. Through age-appropriate Bible stories, songs, and daily practices, children learn that they are beloved children of God, valued members of their community, and capable of showing love and kindness to others.
Young children naturally possess a spiritual openness that makes the preschool years particularly important for faith formation. We help children understand abstract concepts through concrete experiences—learning about sharing through daily interactions with friends, understanding forgiveness through conflict resolution, and discovering their unique gifts through classroom contributions. These early spiritual experiences create positive associations with faith that often last a lifetime.
Building Character Through Community
Every aspect of our daily routine reinforces important character qualities like kindness, honesty, responsibility, and respect. Children learn these values not through lectures but through lived experiences within our caring community. When conflicts arise, teachers use them as teaching moments about forgiveness and making amends. During play time, children practice sharing and inclusion. Throughout each day, small moments become opportunities for significant character development.
Meeting Working San Jose Families' Practical Needs
We recognize that San Jose families face unique challenges in balancing career demands with their children's educational needs. Our program is specifically designed to support working parents while providing exceptional care and education for their children.
Extended Hours That Work With Your Schedule
Unlike public transitional kindergarten programs that typically end at 2:30 PM, our preschool operates from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This extended schedule allows working parents to drop off their children before heading to work and pick them up without rushing through traffic or leaving work early.
Our early morning and late afternoon hours aren't just custodial care—they're meaningful parts of our educational program. Children who arrive early enjoy quiet activities that help them transition into their day, while those who stay later engage in enriching activities that extend their learning. Every hour your child spends with us is purposeful and educational.
Year-Round Operation for Working Families
While many preschools close for weeks during summer, spring break, and other school holidays, we operate year-round, closing only on Christmas and Christmas Eve. This schedule recognizes the reality that working parents need consistent, reliable childcare throughout the year.
Our year-round operation means your child maintains important routines and friendships without extended interruptions. They continue learning and growing even during traditional "break" times, and you can maintain your work schedule without scrambling for alternative childcare arrangements.
Financial Support for Qualifying Families
Quality early childhood education should be accessible to all families who value Christian education. We work with several subsidy programs including GoKids, Choices for Children, and CalWORKs to help qualifying families access our program. Our administrative team can help you navigate the application process and determine which programs might benefit your family.
We also offer various scholarship opportunities and flexible payment plans to help make our program accessible to families at different income levels. We believe that financial circumstances should never prevent a child from receiving quality Christian education, and we work closely with families to find solutions that work for their specific situations.
Comprehensive Early Learning Community
Our approach to early childhood education addresses the whole child—academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development occur together in an integrated, age-appropriate program.
Academic Excellence With Heart
Built on the proven Abeka curriculum, our academic program provides systematic development in early literacy, mathematical concepts, scientific exploration, creativity, and motor skills. Children engage in hands-on learning experiences that make abstract concepts concrete and enjoyable. From letter recognition and phonics to number concepts and problem-solving, we prepare children for future academic success while maintaining the joy and wonder that makes learning exciting.
Our approach to academics emphasizes understanding over memorization, creativity over conformity, and growth over perfection. Children learn that mistakes are part of the learning process and that each person grows at their own pace. This healthy approach to learning creates positive associations with education that serve children throughout their school years.
Enrichment Programs That Set Us Apart
Beyond core academics, we offer enrichment programs that give your child advantages not available in typical preschool settings:
Spanish Language Instruction
Spanish begins in our preschool programs, taking advantage of young children's natural ability to acquire new languages. Through songs, games, and daily interactions, children develop Spanish vocabulary and cultural awareness that provides benefits throughout their lives. Early language learning also enhances cognitive development and problem-solving skills.
Screen-Free Coding Program
This introduces children ages 4-5 to computational thinking and problem-solving through hands-on activities with Space Rover sets. This innovative program develops logical thinking skills without relying on screen time, giving children a foundation in STEM concepts while encouraging creativity and collaboration.
STEM Activities
STEM activities are integrated throughout our curriculum to help children develop scientific thinking, mathematical reasoning, and engineering skills through age-appropriate experiments and projects. Children learn to observe, hypothesize, test ideas, and draw conclusions—skills that serve them in all areas of learning.
Individual Attention in Small Classes
Our commitment to maintaining small class sizes means your child receives the individual attention necessary for optimal development. Teachers can adapt instruction to meet each child's learning style, provide additional support when needed, and challenge children who are ready for more advanced concepts.
Small class sizes also create more opportunities for meaningful peer interactions and friendship development. Children learn to work collaboratively, resolve conflicts constructively, and appreciate the unique contributions each person makes to their community.
Why San Jose Families Choose EVCS
Families throughout the San Jose area—including Evergreen, Silver Creek, East San Jose, and surrounding neighborhoods—choose East Valley Christian School because we understand their values and support their goals for their children's development.
Convenient Location and Community Connections
Our location serves families throughout the San Jose area, providing easy access for commuting parents while maintaining a close-knit community feel. Families appreciate our central location that works with their work schedules while offering a safe, welcoming environment for their children.
We've built strong relationships with local families over many years, creating networks of support that extend beyond the school day. Parents often comment on the friendships they've developed with other EVCS families and the sense of community that enhances both their children's and their own experiences.
Seamless Educational Pathway
One significant advantage of choosing EVCS for preschool is the opportunity to continue your child's education in our K-12 program. This continuity means your child can maintain important friendships and relationships with teachers while building on the academic and spiritual foundation established in preschool.
Our PreK-12 pathway allows for smooth transitions between grade levels and ensures consistent values and educational approaches throughout your child's school years. Many families find this continuity particularly valuable in today's transient society, where children often face multiple school changes that can disrupt their academic and social development.
Values-Based Partnership
We partner with families who share our commitment to Christian values and academic excellence. This shared foundation creates a strong school-home partnership that reinforces important lessons about character, faith, and learning. Parents can feel confident that their children are receiving messages at school that align with their family values and parenting goals.
Real Stories From San Jose Families
"I enrolled my daughter Isabella at East Valley Christian Preschool when she had just turned 2 years old last Spring. I had researched and toured other preschools in the area at the time, but none of them compared to the warm and welcoming feeling that I was met with when I first toured EVCSP. The classroom layout is designed wonderfully to give the children a great space for learning and playtime. The entire campus is impeccably clean and always a joy to walk into."
"The first person I met at EVCSP was Mrs. Dora and she has been great from day one. All the teachers are very warm and welcoming. My daughters teacher's Mrs. Juanita and Mrs. Deicy are like the dynamic duo. They have the children's routine down to a science and are two of the most warm, caring, and nurturing individuals you can meet. My daughter loves them and my husband and I are so grateful for them."
"There is nothing like feeling complete peace when we drop-off our daughter every morning and knowing that we are leaving our precious little one in great hands. I highly recommend EVCSP to any parent that is currently looking for a preschool that provides great care and an exceptional learning experience for their child." —Ana L.
"I couldn't be happier with my experience sending my son to East Valley Christian Preschool. They have beautiful classrooms, a healthy environment and truly wonderful teachers. My son loves his school. I am so thankful for this preschool and will be sending my youngest here when he is old enough." —Justine B.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Ages Do You Serve in Your Preschool Program?
We serve children ages 2-6 in our comprehensive early childhood program. Our classes are organized by developmental stage, with specialized programs for toddlers (ages 2-3), preschoolers (ages 3-4), and transitional kindergarten (ages 4-5). Each program is designed to meet the specific developmental needs of children at that stage. We do expect to add an infant program in the future; please inquire for more information.
How Do You Support Working Parents' Schedules?
Our program operates from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, year-round (closed only Christmas and Christmas Eve). This extended schedule accommodates working parents' needs while providing meaningful educational experiences throughout the day. Early drop-off and late pickup hours include purposeful activities rather than just custodial care.
What Curriculum Do You Use for Academic Instruction?
We use the Abeka curriculum, which provides systematic development in early literacy, mathematical concepts, scientific exploration, creativity, and motor skills through hands-on learning experiences. Our approach emphasizes understanding over memorization and integrates Christian worldview throughout all subject areas.
Do You Accept Subsidy Programs?
Yes, we work with several subsidy programs including GoKids, Choices for Children, and CalWORKs. Our administrative team can help families navigate the application process and determine eligibility for these programs. We're committed to making quality Christian education accessible to families at various income levels.
How Do You Handle the Transition From Preschool to Kindergarten?
Our transitional kindergarten program specifically prepares children for the academic and social demands of elementary school. We also offer the advantage of continuing into our K-12 program, which provides seamless transitions and maintains important relationships. For families choosing other elementary schools, we prepare detailed transition reports and work closely with receiving schools.
What Safety Measures Do You Have in Place?
Campus safety is a top priority. Our facilities include secure entry systems, comprehensive background checks for all staff, detailed emergency procedures, and regular safety drills. We maintain low student-to-teacher ratios for optimal supervision and have established relationships with local emergency services.
Your Child's Faith Community Awaits
Choosing the right preschool for your child represents one of the most important decisions you'll make as a parent. At East Valley Christian School, we're committed to providing more than just early childhood education—we create a community where your child can grow academically, socially, and spiritually during these foundational years.
Our experienced teachers, comprehensive curriculum, extended hours, and commitment to Christian values create an environment where working San Jose families can feel confident their children are receiving exceptional care and education. From the moment you walk through our doors, you'll understand why so many families consider EVCS their second home.
We invite you to schedule a tour and experience our preschool community firsthand. Discover how we partner with families to nurture young children's development and create the foundation for lifelong learning and faith. Your child's journey in Christian education can begin here, in the heart of San Jose, where academic excellence meets spiritual growth in a community that truly cares.
For more information about our preschool curriculum, enrollment process, or financial assistance options, please contact our admissions team. We look forward to welcoming your family into the EVCS community.
