Los Penasquitos ESS

CONTACT INFORMATION

ESS Supervisor: Michelle McLoughlin, [email protected]
ESS LEAD Assistant: Marina Morozova, [email protected]
Phone: (858) 672-1738
FAX: (858) 672-3669
Mailing Address: 14125 Cuca Street, San Diego, CA 92129
Payment Mailing Address: PUSD-ESS P.O. Box 500527, San Diego, CA 92150-0527

Thank you so much for your interest in the Los Penasquitos ESS program. Effective the 2024-2025 school year, new applications to the ESS program are centrally managed by the District Office, Before/After School Department through a single application and interest list.

Submitting an applications does not guarantee enrollment in ESS. It is anticipated that the demand for ESS services may exceed the program capacity at most schools. Applicants are accepted into the program based on a state implemented priority criteria system outlined on the ESS webpage, up to the capacity for each school's program.

Families that need alternate resources can visit: https://childcaresandiego.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS

For additional regarding ESS enrollment, you can email [email protected]

VOLUNTARY USE PROGRAM

All PUSD elementary schools have an Extended Student Services program on campus. Our organization works diligently to accommodate and serve working families in need of before and after school care. A student’s enrollment at an elementary school does not guarantee them E.S.S. enrollment. As a growing organization, each E.S.S. site may experience limitations that factor into the enrollment capacity and may prohibit the acceptance of additional students at any given time.

ESS OVERVIEW

The Extended Student Services (ESS) Program extends the hours of supervision on the school campus to include before and after school enrichment, as well as offering programming during certain district recesses or breaks. ESS is a voluntary use program. Our organization works diligently to accommodate and serve families in need of before- and after-school care. Enrollment in an elementary school does not guarantee enrollment in the ESS program; separate enrollment is required to participate. As a growing program, each ESS site may experience limitations that affect enrollment capacity and may impact the program’s ability to enroll additional students at any given time.

ESS GOAL

The Extended Student Services Program provides safe, engaging, and fun environments and experiences to help children develop their social, emotional, and physical skills. ESS is staffed by qualified leadership and trained program aides who provide a comprehensive program of developmentally appropriate activities.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance is available to those who qualify through San Diego County programs. To apply for these programs (YMCA and CDA only), you need to do the following: Go to the website at https://childcaresandiego.com/ or call (800) 521-0560 and let them know you need financial assistance. Since these programs are not through the district, we cannot give status information on your application. You will be contacted by phone and/or mail if they can assist you with childcare. You may be eligible for free or reduced-priced ESS services if you are eligible for free or reduced-priced school lunch. You can fill out an application for free/reduced-price lunch HERE. If you qualify, you can apply for free or reduced-cost ESS services by clicking the link below. You must upload your notification from Food and Nutrition to your application. Families experiencing housing instability or children who are unaccompanied or foster youth may be eligible for a scholarship to ESS through a direct referral from PUSD's Youth in Transition (YIT) program. To determine if you qualify for this referral and scholarship to ESS, please contact Laura Upson, YIT Coordinator, by email at [email protected] or call the YIT office at (858) 748-0010 ext. 4086.

HOURS OF OPERATION

School Days | Minimum Days | Early Release Days

6:30am-6:00pm

Non-Student Days | Breaks | Summer

7:30am-5:30pm

DISTRICT ESS OFFICE

15250 Avenue of Science,
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 521-2800
Fax: (858) 485-1937 |
DISTRICT ESS

Important Dates

Thursday, August 13, 2026: First day of school

Monday, September 7, 2026: Labor Day, School and ESS closed.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Veterans Day, School and ESS closed.

Monday, November 16, 2026: School closed for Parent/Teacher Conferences. ESS is open for students who have pre-registered.

Tuesday, November 17 -Friday 20, 2025: Parent/Teacher Conferences. School dismissal at 1:25 PM. ESS is open

Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27, 2026: Thanksgiving Holiday, School and ESS closed.

Monday, December 21, 2026 - Friday, January 4, 2027: Winter Break, School and ESS closed.

Monday, January 18, 2027: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School and ESS closed.

Monday, January 25, 2027: Professional Growth Day, School and ESS closed.

Monday, February 15—Friday, February 19, 2027: School closed for district recess.

Monday, February 15, 2027: Washington's Birthday Observance, ESS closed.

Tuesday, February 17 - Thursday, February 19, 2026: ESS is open for students who have pre-registered.

Friday, February 19, 2027: Lincoln's Birthday Observance School and ESS closed.

Monday, April 12 - Friday, April 16, 2027: School closed for district recess.

Monday, April 12 - Thursday, April 15, 2027:

Spring Break - ESS open to pre-registered families

Friday, April 16, 2027:

Spring Break - ESS closed

Monday, May 31, 2027:

Memorial Day - School and ESS closed

Thursday, June 3, 2027:

Last Day of School. Dismissal at 1:25 PM