GUSD Preschool

GUSD Preschool is a preschool in Gilroy, CA. The program delivers early childhood education that nurtures each child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development so they become independent, confident and successful learners. It serves Gilroy‑area families with children who are three years old by December 1, offering a free half‑day schedule of three hours, Monday through Friday. Parents can choose an English‑based classroom or a dual‑immersion option that follows a 90 % Spanish and 10 % English language model. Enrollment is limited to residents within the Gilroy Unified School District attendance area and families must meet state income‑eligibility guidelines. The preschool holds a perfect 5.00 rating from reviewers.

The district’s mission underpins the preschool’s approach: to provide developmentally appropriate experiences that validate each child’s cultural and linguistic heritage. The program does not require children to be toilet‑trained and prepares all participants for transition into the district’s Dual Immersion Transitional Kindergarten or elementary programs. Dual immersion is housed at the Glen View State Preschool campus, and families interested in continuing the immersion track must complete a separate application for later grades. The curriculum emphasizes both academic readiness and the mental, social and emotional well‑being of each child.

Located at 240 Swanston Ln, the preschool sits just a short walk from Upper Miller Slough (about 0.1 mile) and is near Monterey Street, a main thoroughfare, roughly 0.2 mile away. It is also close to South Valley Middle School and Gilroy Prep School, each about 0.2 mile distant, and within easy reach of Leavesley Road. These nearby landmarks place the school in a well‑connected part of the community.

With a flawless rating and a curriculum that blends English instruction with a strong Spanish immersion component, GUSD Preschool stands out as a trusted early‑learning option for families seeking high‑quality, culturally responsive education in Gilroy.