Where every child
belongs.
An inclusive, ESDM-based preschool where children with and without disabilities learn and grow together — with on-site access to clinical therapy and a team that coordinates every step of the way.
Our preschool is designed for every learner.
Three types of families choose School of Imagination — and all three belong here.
Children with autism, language delays, sensory processing differences, or other developmental concerns thrive in our inclusive classrooms — with on-site access to speech, OT, and behavioral therapy and a team that coordinates with their clinicians.
Neurotypical children gain something rare here: the chance to grow up alongside peers who learn differently, develop empathy and compassion early, and build the kinds of friendships that shape character. Research consistently shows inclusion benefits all learners.
Families who want small class sizes, low ratios, a team that actually communicates, and a school that prepares children for kindergarten and for life — not just for standardized assessments.
Programs organized by age and developmental stage.
Children are grouped into age-appropriate classroom communities. Each classroom has 3 educators and stays together as a family for the full year.
Intensive early learning for our youngest children, focused on foundational developmental skills, language, and socialization.
- Language and early communication
- Sensory exploration and motor play
- Social-emotional foundations
- Direct connection to infant development & speech services
Building independence, peer connection, and readiness for more structured learning in a warm, play-based environment.
- Expanding vocabulary and sentence structure
- Fine motor and pre-writing skills
- Turn-taking, sharing, and friendship
- Introduction to classroom routines
Academic foundations and social readiness — preparing children for the full kindergarten experience with confidence and skills.
- Literacy and phonological awareness
- Math concepts and problem-solving
- Self-regulation and emotional literacy
- Collaborative learning and independence
Lead teacher plus two support educators for every class. High attention, low stress.
Children stay in their classroom family from September through June — no room changes, no disruption.
Flexible scheduling to fit your family's needs. Contact us to discuss current availability.
Speech, OT, and behavioral therapy available on campus. Therapists and teachers coordinate directly.
Inclusion is the design — not the accommodation.
Two-thirds of children in each class are neurotypical; one-third are neurodiverse. This ratio is intentional and research-backed — it creates a learning environment that benefits every child.
— Sumit Sen, M.D., FAAP · Autism & Child Development Specialist
Children with disabilities practice social skills alongside neurotypical peers — not just with adults or therapists. Real friendships form. That's the point.
Neurotypical children model language and social behavior. Children with different learning styles model persistence, creativity, and seeing the world differently.
Children who grow up in inclusive classrooms develop genuine empathy for people who are different from them. This shapes character for life.
Research consistently shows that children in well-designed inclusive classrooms — neurotypical and neurodiverse alike — achieve more than their peers in non-inclusive settings.
Research-based. Kindergarten-ready. Child-led.
Our curriculum draws from the most effective early childhood frameworks — chosen because they work for all learners, not just typical ones.
California's Desired Results Developmental Profile guides our assessment of each child's growth across all developmental domains throughout the year.
A multisensory approach to reading readiness that uses animals, sounds, and movement to teach letter-sound relationships in a way children love and remember.
A developmentally appropriate, multi-sensory program that builds the fine motor skills and pencil control children need for kindergarten writing readiness.
A framework that teaches children to identify their emotional state and use strategies to self-regulate — a foundational skill for learning, relationships, and life.
Therapy and school
in the same building.
Most preschools refer families elsewhere for therapy. At School of Imagination, therapy happens here — and your child's educators and therapists talk to each other.
Children enrolled in the preschool can receive Happy Talkers clinical services on campus — no separate appointments at a separate location.
Your child's classroom teacher and their speech or OT therapist share goals, discuss progress, and align strategies — regularly. One team, one plan.
Clinical services through Happy Talkers are also available to children not enrolled in the preschool. Visit happytalkers.org →
Most major commercial insurance and RCEB accepted. Our revenue cycle team handles verification and authorization before your child's first appointment.
What families say about being here.
From the 2024 Impact Report — families who trusted us with the most important years of their child's life.
Four steps from inquiry to first day.
We make it easy to get started. Most families complete enrollment in two to three weeks.
Call, email, or use the contact form below. Tell us about your child and what you're looking for.
Visit the campus, see the classrooms, and meet our team. Tours are by appointment to protect the children in our care.
Submit your enrollment application and any supporting documentation. Our team guides you through every step.
Attend orientation, meet your child's classroom team, and prepare for the first day. We support families through the transition.