Child Development Programs

Welcome to the Saugus Union School District Child Development Programs (CDP). Our goal is to serve parents who need after-school child care for their elementary school students and/or preschool for their three- and four-year-old children. We are dedicated to providing an enriching, safe, and nurturing environment and to helping all children feel successful.

Our Mission

The SUSD Child Development Programs CARE for children and families through innovative programs that extend transitional kindergarten through sixth-grade learning and incorporate fun and PRIDE—Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence.

Child Development Programming Options:

SUSD Early Learning:

SUSD Collaborative Preschool Registration Information

The Saugus Union School District opened a fee-based collaborative preschool at Bouquet Canyon Early Learning Academy in 2024.

Preschool classroom
Preschool playground

Our three Collaborative Preschool Programs encourage active, playful exploration and experimentation. With play as an integral part of the curriculum, Bouquet Canyon Early Learning Academy uses purposeful teaching to ensure children gain knowledge and skills in a place where all children are individually assisted to move along a pathway of healthy learning and development. Our collaborative classrooms are staffed by an early childhood preschool teacher, an early childhood special education teacher, and paraprofessionals. Tuition is charged for all school service days and a $50.00 registration fee is applied upon contract approval.

Five (5) Days a Week Morning Preschool Program (Monday through Friday): This program provides daily opportunities for students to develop age-appropriate social and academic skills with their peers to prepare for success as future scholars.

  • 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Cost: $22 per day/school service days (not based on attendance)
  • Daily snack included
  • Location: Bouquet Canyon Early Learning Academy; 28110 Wellston Dr, Santa Clarita, California 91350
  • Students must turn three by September 1, 2026.

Four (4) Days a Week Afternoon Preschool Program (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday): This program provides opportunities for students to develop age-appropriate social and academic skills to prepare for success as future scholars.

  • 12:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
  • Cost: $22 per day/school service days (not based on attendance)
  • Daily snack included
  • Location: Bouquet Canyon Early Learning Academy; 28110 Wellston Dr, Santa Clarita, California 91350
  • Students must turn three by September 1, 2026.

Families who are interested in enrolling in the tuition-based preschool program should submit a contract request via Eleyo.

Acceptance will be based on a first come, first serve basis for the fee-based program. Children who turn 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026, will have priority.

*If cost is a barrier for you and you are interested in having your child engage in a preschool environment, please consider registering for our free income-eligible California State Preschool Programs we host at three school sites for age three- and four-year-old students.

We look forward to having your children as part of our Collaborative Preschool – Bouquet Canyon Early Learning Academy program!

California State Preschool Program (Hosted at Cedarcreek Elementary, Rio Vista Elementary, Rosedell Elementary) 

The California State Preschool Program (CSPP) engages students in playful, purposeful instruction by implementing small group time, literacy circle, story time, learning and discovery time through centers and outdoor playtime aligned to the CDE Preschool Learning Foundations.

Families who are interested in enrolling must meet the designated income ceilings and all eligibility requirements are determined by the Early Education and Support Division (EESD) and the Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division.

Families who are interested in enrolling in the state preschool program should submit a contract request via Eleyo.

Expanded Learning Opportunities:

After-School Child Development Program

We offer an expanded learning program for students in TK–6th grade at all of our elementary school sites for all 180 school days from dismissal time until 6:00 p.m. Our after school and intercession programs extend students’ learning through a variety of high quality activities and enrichment focused on developing leadership, grade level academics, nutrition, physical education, and youth voice and choice as part of our alignment to the CDE’s Quality Standards for Expanded Learning.

Families who are interested in enrolling in the after-school child development program should submit a contract request via Eleyo.

After-School Enrichment

We offer a variety of enrichment courses at all 15 school sites for students in 1st–6th grade. These courses may include sports, science, visual and performing arts, coding, language learning, dance, etc. Enrichment sessions last eight weeks and are offered in the fall and spring. Registration information is sent out via Parent Square prior to each session.

Families who are interested in enrolling in the after-school enrichment program should submit a contract request via Eleyo during the designated fall and spring registration period. Watch for ParentSquare messages for registration dates and times.

Registration Process:

If you do not have an ELEYO profile, please log in and create an account prior to enrolling. If you already have an ELEYO profile but have not added your child(ren), you may log in and add them to your account.

Steps to Enroll:

  1. Click the ELEYO link to get started.
  2. Login or scroll down and choose your desired program.
  3. Click the green Enroll Now button.
  4. Select your child (if you have more than one child, you will need to register each child separately).
  5. Follow the questions and answer them.
  6. Agree to the Terms and Conditions.
  7. All pending contracts are considered waitlisted until space becomes available.

If you have any questions, please contact the following people:

Child Development Program Staff