The Coronado Unified School District (CUSD) is proud to announce that its preschool programs at both Silver Strand and Village Elementary Schools have earned the highest quality rating from the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) through the San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative (SDQPI).
The SDQPI is a rigorous assessment system that evaluates early childhood education programs across the region, focusing on key indicators of educational quality and child development support.
“We are thrilled to share that both of our preschool sites have received the highest possible rating of a 5 out of 5,” said Shane Schmeichel, Director of Special Programs at CUSD. “Even more impressively, Silver Strand Preschool achieved a perfect subscore of 30 out of 30. It’s a testament to the dedication of our staff and the excellence of our programs.”
The SDQPI rating system assesses programs based on several criteria, including the promotion of positive relationships between children, educators, and families; the delivery of high-quality instruction; the use of assessments to monitor child progress; optimal group sizes and staff-to-child ratios; safe and enriching learning environments; and strong program leadership and oversight.
CUSD is now accepting preschool applications for the 2025–2026 school year. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Children born between September 2, 2021, and December 1, 2022, are eligible for enrollment. Additionally, families with children eligible for Transitional Kindergarten/TK (born between September 2, 2020, and September 1, 2021) may choose to enroll their child in preschool instead.
For more information please visit coronadopreschool.com. To register, please visit https://ca-cou.edupoint.com/PXP2_OEN_Login.aspx.
