Most San Jose parents face the same frustrating trade-off when searching for a preschool: you can find a program with strong academics that ends at 2:30 PM, or you can find a facility with convenient hours that's more supervision than education. Finding both, a genuine early learning program with hours that fit a working family's schedule, is harder than it should be.
East Valley Christian Preschool, located in the Evergreen area of San Jose, is built around the idea that families shouldn't have to choose. Our full-day program runs from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, year-round, with enrichment programs in coding, Spanish, and STEM woven directly into the daily schedule. It's a complete early education designed for the way San Jose families actually live.
Extended Hours Designed for Real Life
East Valley Christian Preschool is open from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, all year long. We close only on national holidays and weekends, with no winter break, no spring break, and no summer closure.
Here's what the extended day actually looks like, not passive supervision, but structured learning from morning to evening:
- 6:30 to 8:15 AM: Child choice activities and a gentle transition into the day
- 8:15 to 11:00 AM: Morning circle time, skill development (phonics, math, shapes), sensory activities, and character building
- 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM: Physical development, lunch, story time, and rest
- 2:30 to 4:00 PM: Snack, exercise, music, and hands-on learning games
- 4:00 to 6:00 PM: Enrichment activities, indoor/outdoor play, storytelling, and quiet table activities as children wind down
Every hour has a purpose. Your child is learning, exploring, and growing across the entire day, and you have the peace of mind that comes from knowing it's all happening in one safe, consistent environment.
Our preschool programs also provide potty training support for children ages 2–3, an important service that many families need but few programs offer.
Enrichment That Gives Your Child an Edge
The hours after 2:30 PM, when most other programs have already sent children home, are some of the most valuable in the EVCS Preschool day. That's when enrichment programs give your child skills that many San Jose families pay for separately on evenings and weekends. At EVCS Preschool, they're all included in tuition.
Screen-Free Coding
Children ages 4–6 learn problem-solving and computational thinking using Space Rover sets, physical building kits that teach sequencing, logic, and cause-and-effect through hands-on play. No screens, no passive watching. Just real engagement with concepts that build a foundation for future STEM learning.
Spanish Language Instruction
All preschoolers receive Spanish lessons, building bilingual foundations during the developmental window when language acquisition comes most naturally. In a community as diverse and globally connected as San Jose, early bilingual skills give children a meaningful advantage, socially, cognitively, and eventually professionally.
STEM Exploration
Hands-on science experiments, building challenges, and discovery activities develop curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning. These aren't worksheets. They're real materials, real questions, and real problem-solving.
Arts, Music, and Creative Expression
Structured creative activities develop fine motor skills, self-expression, and confidence. From painting and crafting to rhythm and movement, children explore multiple forms of creative expression throughout the week.
These programs represent what your child does with the hours that other programs don't offer. They're the reason a full-day program at EVCS Preschool is a fundamentally different experience from a half-day program plus a few hours of after-school care somewhere else.
A Curriculum That Prepares, Not Just Entertains
Behind the enrichment programs is a proven academic foundation. EVCS Preschool uses the Abeka curriculum, a time-tested, nationally recognized program that systematically builds early literacy, math concepts, scientific exploration, and motor skills through hands-on, age-appropriate learning.
Programs are structured by developmental stage to ensure every child is appropriately challenged and supported:
- Toddler Program (Ages 2–3): Introduction to letter sounds, number concepts, social development, fine and gross motor skills, and guided discovery. Potty training support included.
- Preschool Program (Ages 3–4): Beginning phonics blends, math foundations, science exploration, writing readiness, and social studies through the Abeka framework
- Transitional Kindergarten (Ages 4–6): Advanced phonics, reading readiness, mathematical thinking, technology introduction, and comprehensive kindergarten preparation
Children who complete our programs typically enter kindergarten with advanced literacy and numeracy skills, strong social readiness, and the confidence to thrive in a structured classroom setting. Many become leaders in their kindergarten classrooms and maintain academic advantages throughout elementary school.
PreK Through 12th Grade: One School, One Community
Most preschool programs end, and then the search starts over. New school, new teachers, new classmates, new routines. EVCS Preschool is different: children who start in our toddler program at age 2 can continue on the same campus through 12th grade.
This continuity means:
- No re-enrollment stress after preschool or TK
- Smooth, natural transitions from one grade to the next
- Teachers who know your child's history and growth areas
- One drop-off location for families with children of different ages
- Friendships and a sense of belonging that build over years
EVCS holds dual WASC and ACSI accreditation, and the K–12 program features the BJU Press Curriculum, small class sizes (12:1 ratio), and enrichment programs in Spanish and coding that continue through middle school. For families thinking long-term, the decision you make at preschool age can set the course for your child's entire educational journey.
All Families Welcome
San Jose is one of the most diverse cities in the country, and EVCS Preschool reflects that. We welcome families from all cultural and faith backgrounds. You don't need to be Christian to enroll your child or to feel at home in our community. What we share is a commitment to academic excellence, strong values, and a safe, nurturing environment where every child is known, respected, and supported.
Our school community includes families from across San Jose, including the Evergreen, Silver Creek, and East San Jose neighborhoods, as well as Milpitas, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale. Whatever your family's background, you're welcome here.
Subsidy Programs and Affordable Tuition
We're committed to making quality early education accessible. EVCS Preschool tuition is significantly less than many comparable private programs in San Jose, and we accept multiple financial assistance programs:
- GoKids: Subsidized childcare for qualifying families
- Choices for Children: Subsidized childcare through Santa Clara County and California Department of Social Services guidelines
- CalWORKs: Assistance for eligible families through California's welfare-to-work program
- Sibling discount: 10% off tuition for each additional child enrolled
- Refer-a-Friend: $200 tuition credit when both families enroll
- Flexible payment plans: Annual, monthly, and customized options
Some families qualify for assistance that covers tuition entirely. Visit our Financial Aid & Scholarships page or contact our admissions team to explore what's available for your family in a confidential conversation.
What Parents Are Saying
Parent Ana L. shared what the experience has meant for her family: "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 EVCP. 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."
Parent Joon K. added: "This school is awesome. All teachers are caring students. They know all the kids' names and characters. My kid loves to go to school every day."
Frequently Asked Questions
What hours is the preschool open?
EVCS Preschool operates from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, year-round. We close only on national holidays and weekends. There are no closures for winter break, spring break, or summer, making this one of the most comprehensive schedules available for working families in San Jose.
What enrichment programs are included?
Our program includes screen-free coding with Space Rover sets (ages 4–6), Spanish language instruction for all preschoolers, STEM exploration activities, arts and crafts, music and movement, and structured physical development. All enrichment programs are included in tuition, with no additional fees for these activities.
Do you accept childcare subsidies?
Yes. We accept GoKids, Choices for Children, and CalWORKs. These programs can significantly reduce or cover tuition entirely for qualifying families. Our admissions team can help determine your eligibility and guide you through the application process.
What ages can enroll, and do you accept mid-year enrollments?
We serve children from ages 2 through 5: Toddler Program (ages 2–3), Preschool Program (ages 3–4), and Transitional Kindergarten (ages 4–6). We enroll year-round based on available space, so families don't need to wait for a September start date.
See Our Enrichment-Focused Program in Action
The best way to understand the difference is to see it. We invite San Jose families to tour our campus, meet our teachers, observe our classrooms and enrichment programs, and ask every question you have. Schedule your tour today. We enroll year-round, and all families are welcome.
