The Parent Center

The Parent Center offers Baby's 1st Year, Movers & Shakers, Exploring Times, Partners in Play, and Garden Class. These offerings are for babies and toddlers with their caregivers, and they include weekly sessions on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Tuesdays, and Fridays at the listed times.

Programs

• Baby's 1st Year — 0-12 month old babies and their caregivers · Wednesdays @ 12pm
• Movers & Shakers — 12-24 month old babies and their caregivers · Wednesdays @ 9am; Thursdays @ 9am
• Exploring Times — 24-36 month old toddlers and their caregivers · Tuesdays @ 9am; Fridays @ 9am
• Partners in Play — 3-5 year old children and their caregivers · Thursdays @ 9am
• Garden Class — 2-5 year old children and their caregivers · Tuesdays @ 9am

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Facility hours: While school is in session (August-May) our staff office is open from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm; During the summer (June & July) our staff offices are closed but we are available by email only

About the provider

The Parent Education Department at Salinas Adult School says it is dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of families in the community. The Parent Center is the only nationally accredited preschool in Salinas, and all teachers have a bachelor's degree in education or child development and a CA state teaching credential.

Now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year. Preschool: child must be 3 years old by October 1st. Online registration is not available for the months of June & July. The office is in and out during the summer (June and July).

Last updated October 27, 2026.