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Ages of Children Served

How old are the children enrolled in the programs and when do they attend?

Our children enrolled at the Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education range in age from 15 months to 6 years old.

We have two classrooms for toddler-aged children, one for toddlers ranging in age from 15 months to 23 months (when 15 months by Sept. 1) and one for toddlers ranging in age from 24 months to 36 months (when 24 months by Sept. 1).

We have four classrooms for preschoolers, two for preschoolers ranging in age from 3 to 4 years old (when 3 years old by Sept. 1) and two for preschoolers ranging in age from 4 to 5 years old (when 4 years old by Sept. 1).

We have one classroom for kindergarteners ranging in age from 5 to 6 years old (when 5 years old by Sept. 1).

The Fishback Center follows the SDSU Academic Calendar and takes SDSU holidays and spring break time. The SDSU Toddler and Preschool Programs attend during the fall and spring semester with about two weeks at the beginning of the semester set aside for virtual student teacher meet and greets and program set up. The  SDSU Kindergarten begins when classes begin and ends at the end of May interim with student teacher meet and greets occurring approximately two weeks after school begins.

SDSU Toddler Program

Our Younger Toddler Program is held two mornings a week and has 10 toddlers enrolled in it. The Younger Toddler Program is from 8:15-10:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Our Older Toddler Program is held two mornings a week and has 12 toddlers enrolled in it. The Older Toddler Program is from 8:15-10:30 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

SDSU Preschool Program

Our 3 and 4 Year Old Programs are held four mornings or four afternoons a week and has 17 preschoolers enrolled in each program. The 3 and 4 Year Old Morning Program is from 8:15-10:30 a.m. on Monday through Thursday mornings. The 3 and 4 Year Old Afternoon Program is from 1-3:15 p.m. on Monday through Thursday afternoons.

Our 4 and 5 Year Old Programs are held four mornings or four afternoons a week and has 19 preschoolers enrolled in each program. The 4 and 5 Year Old Morning Program is from 8:15-10:30 a.m. on Monday through Thursday mornings. The 4 and 5 Year Old Afternoon Program is from 1-3:15 p.m. on Monday through Thursday afternoons.

SDSU Kindergarten Program

Our Kindergarten Program is held five days a week (Mondays through Fridays) and has 22 kindergarteners enrolled in it. It is a collaborative program with the Brookings School District. The SDSU Kindergarten Program is from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays.

SDSU Out of School Time Program

Our Out of School Time (OST) Program is available for kindergarteners enrolled in the SDSU Kindergarten Program. The number of children enrolled in this program varies and is reflected in family needs for extended care. The capacity is the same as the SDSU Kindergarten Program. The SDSU Out of School Time Program is from 7:30-8:15 a.m. Monday through Friday mornings, 2:30-5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday afternoons and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.