Preschool & Toddlers

Come play, explore, and discover together! The City of San Marcos offers two early childhood programs designed to meet families right where they are.

Raggedy Ann & Andy Preschool gives children a classic preschool experience that blends early learning with lots of hands-on fun—think arts and crafts, music and movement, storytelling, and outdoor play—while building social skills and confidence along the way.

For our youngest learners, Toddler Time is a parent-participation class that introduces ages 18 months to 3 years to socialization and early learning through simple, engaging activities like music, movement, crafts, and story time. Whether your child is ready for preschool or just getting started, there’s a welcoming place to learn and have fun together.

Children must be fully potty trained to participate in the RAA preschool program.

Raggedy Ann & Andy Preschool

Preschool Collage

 

Fall 2 RAA

Priority Registration | Monday, September 28 - Tuesday October 6 (Priority Registration is for Current Enrollees Only)

Open Registration | Wednesday, October 7 at 10 am for San Marcos Residents and 11 am for in person and non residents

Session Dates | Monday, October 19 - Friday, December 18

Classes and Fees

Days of the Week              Time                               Location                   Fee

Mon-Thurs            Morning (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)           LC2 & SELC              $632

Mon-Thurs           Afternoon (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)          LC1 & SESC              $632

MWF                       Morning (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)          LC1, SESC & WP       $469

TTH                        Morning (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)           LC1, SESC & WP      $326

Friday Only          Morning (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)           LC2 & SELC              $163    (Learning Lab)

Winter RAA

Priority Registration | Monday, November 30 - Tuesday December 8 (Priority Registration is for Current Enrollees Only)

Open Registration | Wednesday, December 9 at 10 am for San Marcos Residents and 11 am for in person and non residents

Session Dates | Monday, January 11 - Friday, March 26

 

Classes and Fees

Days of the Week              Time                                      Location                   Fee

Mon-Thurs                   Morning (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)        LC2 & SELC               $843

Mon-Thurs                   Afternoon (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)         LC1 & SESC              $843

MWF                               Morning (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)         LC1, SESC & WP      $623

TTH                                Morning (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)          LC1, SESC & WP      $442

Friday Only                 Morning (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)           LC2 & SELC              $221  
(Learning Lab)

Priority status and requirements

Summer and Fall 1 preschool registration are both open to everyone. Priority status will be set after Fall 1 enrollment. Children registered in Fall 1 will have priority registration for Fall 2. Children MUST attend the entire session to receive priority registration. If a participant withdraws or receives a refund for any reason, priority status will be forfeited.

  • San Marcos residents live in ZIP codes 92069 and 92078; all others are non-residents.

  • Non-resident fee: $50 per child, per session

Registration

If you are registering for RAA for the first time please make sure you have an account setup prior to registering. You can set up an account by clicking the Register Online link below and click create a new account in the top right hand corner. Follow the steps and make sure your account information is correct. 

All class times will be 9 A.M. to 12 P.M.

Registration acronym guide

Acronym Meaning Program / Location
MWF Monday, Wednesday, Friday Kindergarten Readiness
TTH Tuesday, Thursday Preschoolers
CCLC1 Community Center Large Classroom 1 Facility Room
CCLC2 Community Center Large Classroom 2 Facility Room
SELC San Elijo Large Classroom Facility Room
SESC San Elijo Small Classroom Facility Room
WP Woodland Park Facility

Toddler Time

Toddler Time Collage

 

Fall 2 Toddler Time  

Priority Registration | Monday, September 28 - Tuesday October 6 (Priority Registration is for Current Enrollees Only)

Open Registration | Wednesday, October 7 at 10 am for San Marcos Residents and 11 am for in person and non residents

Session Dates | Monday, October 19 - Friday, December 18

Session Fees | M| T |TH | F  $136   Wed $119

Location | Jacks Pond Park 

Winter Toddler Time

Priority Registration | Monday, November 30 - Tuesday December 8 (Priority Registration is for Current Enrollees Only)

Open Registration | Wednesday, December 9 at 10 am for San Marcos Residents and 11 am for in person and non residents

Session Dates | Monday, January 11 - Friday, March 26

Session Fees | M $167 T-F $204

 

Priority status and requirements

Summer and Fall 1 preschool registration are both open to everyone. Priority status will be set after Fall 1 enrollment. Children registered in Fall 1 will have priority registration for Fall 2. Children MUST attend the entire session to receive priority registration. If a participant withdraws or receives a refund for any reason, priority status will be forfeited.

San Marcos residents live in Zip codes 92069 and 92078; all others are non-residents.