At the Piedmont Recreation Department, our preschools provide nurturing, play-based learning environments designed to support the growth and development of young children through hands-on experiences, social exploration, and creative play.
As a public recreation program, our preschools operate as License-Exempt programs under California's Community Care licensing regulations, allowing us the flexibility to offer community-based, enrichment-driven early childhood education.
We proudly serve children ages 18 months and older, with care limits determined by state licensing guidelines:
- Children under three years nine months 3.8 years may attend up to 12 hours per week
- Children three years, nine months and older may attend up to 16 hours per week
These hour limits ensure we maintain in compliance while providing meaningful learning opportunities tailored to each age group.
Whether your child is just beginning their preschool experience, or preparing for TK or kindergarten, PRD Preschool is a warm and welcoming place to learn, grow, and play. Our experienced staff are dedicated in creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for every child.
Come explore PRD's play-based programs and experience what it's like to be a part of OUR community!
Preschool Lottery: Open Enrollment Dates
To provide equitable enrollment opportunities, PRD has designed a lottery system to select participants for each preschool program. If selected from the school year lottery, a $500 deposit is due at the time of enrollment.
| 2025/2026 School Year |
Piedmont Residents |
Non-Residents |
| Open Enrollment Period via Community Pass |
Opens: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 (8:00 am)
Deadline: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 (4:00 pm) |
Opens: Thursday, February 6, 2025 (8:00 am)
Deadline: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 (4:00 pm) |
| Lottery Selection Day |
Thursday, February 6, 2025 |
Thursday, February 13, 2025 |
| Enrollment Confirmations |
Monday, February 10, 2025 |
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 |
Enrollment quick guide
Use the chart* below to determine the best program fit for your child. To view PRD's current Preschool Parent Handbook, please click HERE
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Tiddlywinks:
Caterpillars |
Tiddlywinks: Butterflies |
Hillside Playschool |
Skipping Stones |
Pre-K |
| Entry Age at School Year Start |
Min: 18 months BY September 2 (or first day of attendance)
Max: 23 months AFTER December 31, 2025 |
Min: 24 months BY September 2 (or first day of attendance)
Max: 3 Years AFTER December 31, 2025
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Seedlings: 3–3.8 yrs by August 18, 2025
Transition from Seedlings to Sprouts at 3.8 yrs
Max: 5 Years AFTER December 31, 2025 |
Min: 3–3.8 yrs by August 18, 2025
Max: 5 Years AFTER December 31, 2025 |
Min: 4 Years BY September 2 (or first day of attendance)
Max: 5 Years AFTER December 31, 2025 |
| Child-to-Staff Ratio |
4:1 Ratio |
4:1 Ratio
|
5:1 Ratio |
5:1 Ratio |
5:1 Ratio |
| Max Enrollment |
10 Children |
16 Children |
16 Children |
10 Children |
14 Children |
| School Year Dates |
September 2, 2025–May 19, 2026 |
August 18, 2025–May 21, 2026 |
| Meeting Days/Times |
Tues/Thurs
9:15 am–12:15 pm |
Mon/Wed/Fri
9:00 am–12:00 pm |
Seedlings (under 3.8 yrs):
Mon–Thurs
9:05 am–12:00 pm | Sprouts (3.8 yrs & older): Mon–Thurs
9:05 am–12:00 pm | Drop Off: 9:00–9:05 am |
Mon–Thurs
9:05 am–12:00 pm; January 2026: 9:05 am–1:00 pm (if 3.8 yrs & older)
Drop Off: 9:00–9:05 am |
Mon–Thurs
9:05 am–1:00 pm
Drop Off: 9:00–9:05 am |
| Program Duration |
One School Year (priority option for TW Butterflies following year) |
One School Year |
One School Year |
One School Year |
One School Year
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| Location |
Piedmont Community Hall, Lower Level, 711 Highland Avenue |
Piedmont Community Hall, Lower Level, 711 Highland Avenue |
801 Magnolia East Wing Classroom, 801 Magnolia Avenue
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Piedmont Community Church, 400 Highland Avenue (1st Floor Classroom) |
Piedmont Community Hall, Lower Level, 711 Highland Avenue |
More Information
For additional information or questions, please contact Recreation Supervisor, Katrina Morris, at
[email protected] or
[email protected]