Anderson State Preschool Program

Registration now open for the 2024-2025 school year! 

Our Anderson State Preschool is a state-funded program that offers free part-day developmentally appropriate preschool instruction for eligible three- and four-year-old children. Our program offers two sessions five days a week. 

Morning (AM) Session: 8:10-11:10

Afternoon (PM) Session: 11:50-2:50

The Anderson State Preschool is open to children of all neighborhoods and is located at Anderson Elementary School, 4000 Rhoda Drive, San Jose, 95117.

Each family interested in applying for subsidized services must fill out a program waiting list application. To apply online, please use the link below. To obtain a paper application, please visit our district office at 4711 Campbell Avenue, San Jose. Once the application is submitted, an eligibility rank will be assigned to the family based on income and family size. Families will be contacted based on the identified priorities and ranking from California Department of Education, Title V Child Development Division regulations to verify income and family size when space is available. 

Please click here to apply for the State Program:

Questions? Please contact us at 408-874-2945 (English) or 408-874-2935 (Spanish) or email us at [email protected]. 

Our preschool participates in the Quality Matters: A Strong Start for Kids program. We have received the top rating of Platinum: Excellence in Quality Standards! Come join our wonderful program today! 

State Fiscal Year 2023–24 Schedule of Income Ceilings