Neighborhood Peer Program

Newport-Mesa Unified School District is looking for preschool-aged children to participate in our Neighborhood Peer Program.

Program Overview

Students learn side-by-side with their same-aged peers in structured, caring preschool classrooms.

The programs prepare young learners for success in kindergarten, as they participate in small and large group classroom settings and cooperative play activities.

• Focus is on language and early literacy skills, including phonological awareness and alphabet knowledge; and
   
• Social and emotional independence is fostered through direct teaching and cooperative play.

Cost

• 3 half-days per week
  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, $200/month
   
• 5 half-days per week
  Monday-Friday, $350
   
• 5 half-days per week
  Monday-Friday, $250/month (Pomona Elementary)

Times

• 4 hours/day
   
• Hours vary based on school locations

Parent Observation

Parents/guardians are invited to participate in a monthly play-based observation, which includes a 30-40 minute observation of your child's play, social and language skills, and classroom readiness.

The session includes a circle time, small group activity and free play.

www.nmusd.us/specialed | npp@nmusd.us | (949) 889-3669

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• Neighborhood Peer Program
• Programa de compañeros de vecindario