The Application for the 2022-23 School Year Waitlist is Now Available Here
We are currently full for the 2022-23 school and are accepting applications for our waitlist
Eligibility Requirements
2022-23 ELC Lottery Timeline
Our classrooms are located on two campuses:
Schedule options for 2022-23 are:
* School-Day - 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
* Full-Day - 7:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Please note that a new lottery is conducted each year. Families on the waitlist must reapply to be considered for the new year's lottery. Applications for 2023-24 will be available in early November 2022.
We are not giving school tours at this time; however, there are several resources you can access for more information about our program:
La solicitud del año escolar 2022-23
estará disponible aquí en noviembre de 2021
¡Visítenos aquí en noviembre para solicitar la lotería del año escolar 2022-23!
Debido a COVID, actualmente no ofrecemos recorridos en persona de nuestras aulas, sin embargo, ofreceremos sesiones de información virtual a partir de mediados de octubre.
Aunque no podemos ofrecer recorridos en persona, consulte los siguientes recursos para familiarizarse con nuestro programa y nuestra filosofía:
Engaging children through play, experimentation, friendship and perseverance to light the fire of lifelong learning.
The Menlo Park City School District’s Early Learning Center nurtures young children’s curiosity, sense of wonder, belonging, and deep engagement with the world around them, preparing them to develop the critical skills needed to enter kindergarten and reach their full potential.
Our caring and knowledgeable teachers support the development of friendships, foster positive conflict resolution skills, and ensure that children have a sense of belonging and feel safe and valued for their unique gifts.
See the full ELC Philosophy and Guiding Principles here.
Transitional Kindergarten and TK Extended Care Information for the 2022-23 School Year
Application for the 2022-23 School Year Waitlist
2021-22 ELC Instructional Calendar (this year)
2022-23 ELC Instructional Calendar (next year)
MPCSD School Safety Plan (with COVID guidelines)
San Mateo County Pandemic Recovery Framework
COVID 19 DATA - 2021-22 School Year
These data are reported regularly. Positive Covid cases are reported to Community Care Licensing. Case notifications are provided to the appropriate cohorts and school communities. No identifying details about individuals reporting cases will be provided to the public.
Dates | # of students/staff reporting a positive Covid case | # of cohorts moved to distance learning | Date cohort(s) return to campus |
9/1/21-9/8/21 | 1 | 0 | NA |
9/20/21-9/24/21 | 1 | 0 | NA |
1/10/22-1/14/22 | 6 | 1 | NA |
1/17/22-1/21/22 | 4 | 1 | 1/26/22 |
1/24/22-1/29/22 | 1 | 0 | 1/25/22 |
2/1/22-2/5/22 | 1 | 0 | NA |
The ELC is hiring the following positions for the Fall!
Assistant Teacher, Preschool Aide, .5 FTE ELC Program Assistant. Please see job descriptions here.
The ELC Summer Session will run from July 5th- July 29th and is open for current and incoming students only.
For more information and to register, please contact earlylearning@mpcsd.org.
For the 2022-23 school year, you can find information about hours and tuition at this link.
For hot lunch information please visit these links.
Free and Reduced Lunch Programs