Parent Resources
Looking for resources available in the community?
Go to bit.ly/ECEHELP
for more information.
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.
Tuition Based Preschool Programs
Now enrolling for the 2021-2022 school year!
For more information see Preschool Program Registration
Tuition Program Enrollment Flyer
Please call Yazmin at (949) 515-6622 for information
about the Tuition Based Preschool programs.
Full Day, Part Day, & Distance Learning State Preschool Programs
Now enrolling!
State Preschool Enrollment Flyer
For more information see Preschool Program 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.
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
(714) 424-8979
kleary@nmusd.us
Michelle O'Neill
ECE Coordinator
(949) 515-6793
moneill@nmusd.us
Gissel Garcia
Administrative Assistant
(714) 424-8978
gsgarcia@nmusd.us
Yazmin Diaz
Office Assistant
(949) 515-6622
ydiaz@nmusd.us
