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, Part Day, & Distance Learning State Preschool Programs
Now Enrolling for the 2020-2021 school year!
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.
Tuition Based Preschool Programs
Now Enrolling for the 2020-2021 school year!
For more information see Preschool Program Registration
Please call Tarek at (949) 515-6622 for information
about the Tuition Based Preschool programs.
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
Tarek Houx
Office Assistant
(949) 515-6622
thoux@nmusd.us
