Finding a preschool that stays open all summer in the Bay Area is harder than it should be. Many programs in and around Santa Clara follow an academic calendar that includes a summer shutdown, a spring break, and extended closures that leave working parents scrambling for backup care year after year. If you have been searching for a year-round preschool near Santa Clara that simply stays open, East Valley Christian School (EVCS) is worth the short drive.
Located at 2715 S. White Road in the Evergreen neighborhood of San Jose, EVCS runs its preschool program every weekday, all year long, closing only on national holidays. Whether your child needs care in June, July, or any other month, the program is open and running the same structured, enriching curriculum it delivers year-round.
The Evergreen Campus: Accessible from the Santa Clara Area
The EVCS campus sits in the Evergreen area of San Jose, a neighborhood easily accessible from the Santa Clara area via major corridors connecting the two communities. The campus is designed to accommodate the full range of families across the Bay Area, and many enrolled families commute from surrounding cities because of what the program offers, particularly its year-round availability and extended daily hours.
The preschool operates from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. For parents with early start times or late workdays, those hours provide genuine flexibility that most programs simply do not offer. A commute to a program that closes for the summer is still a commute that leaves you without childcare for months. A slightly longer drive to a program that is open 355-plus days a year is a different calculation entirely.
What Year-Round Means at EVCS
When EVCS says year-round, the meaning is specific. The preschool closes only on national holidays. There are no multi-week summer breaks, no extended holiday shutdowns, no spring breaks, and no gaps in enrollment. The program is open and enrolling on a continuous basis.
Here is what that looks like in practice:
- Open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, every week of the year
- Closed only on national holidays, including Christmas and Christmas Eve
- No summer break, no spring closure, no winter gap
- Enrollment accepted at any point in the year, not just during a defined window
- The same teachers, same classroom, and same daily routine in August as in September
This is not a summer camp supplement or a scaled-down holding program. It is the same structured early education your child receives throughout the year, running continuously through summer.
Three Programs, All Open Year-Round
EVCS preschool serves children from age two through five across three distinct programs. Each level is tailored to the developmental stage of the age group it serves, and all three operate on the same year-round schedule. Read about the EVCS philosophy here.
Toddler Program (Ages 2-3)
Designed for children ages two to three, the Toddler Program builds early literacy foundations, number concepts, social development, and fine and gross motor skills through hands-on discovery. The curriculum introduces beginning phonics through songs, stories, and play, and provides the predictable daily routine that toddlers depend on to feel secure.
The program also offers potty training support for children up to three years old, a practical resource for parents navigating this transition while managing full-time work schedules.
Preschool Program (Ages 3-4)
The Preschool Program bridges the toddler and pre-K years using the nationally recognized Abeka curriculum. Children in this program are introduced to beginning phonics blends, early math concepts, science exploration, writing readiness, and social studies foundations. Spanish language instruction is offered to all preschoolers, giving children in this age group early access to bilingual learning during a key developmental window.
The program is intentionally structured to lay the groundwork for Transitional Kindergarten, ensuring children move forward with genuine skill momentum rather than starting over at the next level.
Transitional Kindergarten (Ages 4-5)
Transitional Kindergarten is the most academically focused level of the EVCS preschool program. Built on the Abeka curriculum, TK gives children ages four and five a thorough preparation for kindergarten through advanced phonics instruction, reading readiness, writing foundations, mathematical thinking, and science exploration. Two signature enrichment programs are woven into the TK experience:
- Screen-free coding using Space Rover sets: Children learn sequencing, directional logic, and early computational thinking through physical, hands-on tools rather than screens
- Spanish language instruction: Continued from the preschool level with expanded vocabulary and language exposure
Children who complete TK at EVCS typically enter kindergarten with stronger phonics skills, better number sense, and more developed classroom habits than their peers, giving them a meaningful head start in the elementary years.
The Same Teachers, All Year Long
Young children do not transfer their trust easily. They build attachment to specific teachers and specific environments, and those attachments are what make learning feel safe. A program that replaces its teaching team each summer disrupts those attachments at exactly the wrong time.
EVCS uses a multi-generational teaching approach: trained early childhood educators working alongside experienced teachers, some of whom have served at EVCS for decades. These are not seasonal positions. The teachers your child knows in October are the same teachers present in July. The same face at drop-off, the same voice during circle time, and the same adult who knows your child's specific needs and preferences, regardless of the month.
All preschool teachers at EVCS hold appropriate early childhood education credentials, maintain current CPR and First Aid certification, and participate in ongoing professional development throughout the year.
PreK Through 12th Grade on One Campus
For parents thinking beyond summer, EVCS offers an educational path from toddler through twelfth grade on a single campus. Children who begin at the preschool level can move naturally through elementary, middle, and high school without changing schools. That continuity means consistent values, ongoing teacher relationships, and a community that knows your child across many years.
You can explore the preschool program overview and the full K-12 curriculum to understand what a complete EVCS education looks like from the very beginning through high school graduation.
Financial Assistance and Subsidy Programs
Year-round, extended-hours preschool should be within reach for qualifying families, and EVCS is committed to making enrollment accessible. Several financial assistance programs are available.
State Subsidy Programs Accepted
The following programs can substantially reduce or fully cover preschool costs for eligible families:
- GoKids Program: For families meeting income requirements with parents who are working, seeking employment, attending training, or medically incapacitated
- Choices for Children: Administered through the California Department of Social Services and the Santa Clara County Pilot Program, this parental choice program lets qualifying families select their own childcare provider, including EVCS
- CalWORKs: Available to eligible parents or caretakers of children under 18 based on household income and other qualifying circumstances
Additional Scholarship and Financial Options
Beyond state programs, EVCS offers:
- FACTS Scholarship Program for qualifying families
- The BASIC Fund Scholarship for first-time enrollees
- EVCS institutional scholarships based on demonstrated financial need
- Sibling discount of 10% for each additional enrolled child
- A Refer-a-Friend credit of $200 when both families remain enrolled for at least one month
- Flexible monthly payment plans designed around individual family situations
The admissions team works directly with each family to identify the programs and options that apply to their situation. For full details, visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is EVCS from the Santa Clara area?
EVCS is located at 2715 S. White Road in the Evergreen neighborhood of San Jose. The campus is accessible from the Santa Clara area via major connecting routes. The school's extended daily hours, running from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, give commuting parents maximum flexibility around their work schedules.
Is the preschool really open all summer with no break?
Yes. The preschool closes only on national holidays. There is no summer shutdown, no extended break at any point in the calendar, and no gap in programming. Enrollment is open and continuous year-round.
Does the curriculum change over the summer months?
No. The structured Abeka-based curriculum and full daily schedule run the same in summer as they do during the rest of the year.
What ages does the program serve?
The preschool serves children ages 2 through 5: Toddler Program (ages 2-3), Preschool Program (ages 3-4), and Transitional Kindergarten (ages 4-5). Enrollment is open at any time of year.
Does EVCS accept state subsidy programs?
Yes. EVCS accepts GoKids, Choices for Children, and CalWORKs. Choices for Children is administered through the Santa Clara County Pilot Program, which may be directly relevant for qualifying families in this area.
How do I schedule a visit?
Contact the admissions office through the EVCS contact page or call (408) 270-2525. Tours are conducted by Principal Perez and include classroom observation, a campus walkthrough, and time to discuss your child's age, schedule needs, and enrollment options. The admissions office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Schedule Your Tour
If a no-summer-break preschool with extended daily hours and a structured year-round curriculum is what you are looking for, EVCS is ready to show you what that looks like in person. Enrollment is open now, and spots fill throughout the year.
