QRIS Star Rating
All of our preschool classrooms have achieved a 4 or 5-star QRIS rating from the Orange County Department of Education. This rating reflects the highest quality for preschool programs.
Early Childhood Education
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District Early Childhood Education Department provides preschool programs at twelve elementary school sites. Our preschool programs offer high-quality learning experiences in a positive and caring environment in which diversity is respected. Meaningful parent involvement is actively fostered, as parents play an integral role in their child's educational experience.
Full-Day and Part-Day State Preschool
Please contact the Preschool Registration office at (949) 515-6819 for information about State Preschool registration.
If you are interested in the State Preschool Program, please fill out the Pre-Eligibility form by clicking on the link below to determine eligibility. We will contact you as soon as possible to complete registration for the 2020-2021 school year.
Tuition Based Preschool
Please call Tarek Houx at (949) 515-6622 for information about Tuition Based Preschool registration.
Contact Us
Early Childhood Education Office
Lindbergh School
220 23rd Street
Building C, Rm 1
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 515-6622
Kathleen Leary
Early Childhood Director
kleary@nmusd.us
Michelle O'Neill
ECE Coordinator
moneill@nmusd.us
Gissel Garcia
Administrative Assistant
gsgarcia@nmusd.us
Tarek Houx
Office Assistant
thoux@nmusd.us
