Applying to Explorer Preschool

Thank you for your interest in Explorer Preschool! For over 60 years, Explorer’s mission has been to honor each child's individual ability to learn through play, and empower parents to become child advocates at home and in their community. We are extremely proud to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and a member of the Santa Clara Valley Council (SCVC) and the California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools (CCPPNS).

To apply to Explorer Preschool, please click below. The last day to enroll for the current school year (2025-2026) is March 15, 2026.

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All applications will be placed on the roster in the order of application date/time received (first come, first served). Applicants will either be placed in their selected class if openings are available or on the class waitlist. We strongly encourage interested families to apply to our program even if a waiting list has formed. Family plans may change before the start of the new school year and our Membership Team reaches out to families on our waitlist as space becomes available.


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