Preschool
Preschool
Department Address
411 N. Tajauta Avenue
Compton, CA 90220
Department Phone
(310) 898-6008
Ms. Telma Bayona
Program Overview
Program Overview
Benefits of Preschool
- More likely to attend college
- Perform better on standardized tests
- Have greater opportunities for employment and high wages
- Develop more advanced skills in problem solving, following directions, and interacting with peers
- Develop better pre-reading skills, richer vocabularies, and stronger math skills
Program Goals
Parental Involvement
- Parents are encouraged to be very involved in their child’s education and preschool experience.
- Parents are strongly encouraged to volunteer in their child’s classroom
- Teachers and staff communicate with parents about the program’s activities through newsletters and bulletin boards.
- Two parent/teacher conferences are held each school year.
- Parents are encouraged to maintain ongoing communication with the teachers and to spend time at school.
- All parents are invited to attend PAC meetings to discuss program concerns, help with fundraising, and plan special events.
Curriculum
Preschool Locations
- Anderson Elementary
- Bursch Elementary
- Carver Elementary
- Emerson Elementary
- Foster Elementary
- Jefferson Elementary
- Kelly Elementary
- King Elementary
- Laurel Street Elementary
- Longfellow Elementary
- Mayo Elementary
- McKinley Elementary
- Roosevelt Elementary
- Rosecrans Elementary
- Tibby Elementary
- Washington Elementary
Anderson Elementary
Bursch Elementary
Carver Elementary
Emerson Elementary
Foster Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Kelly Elementary
King Elementary
Laurel Street Elementary
Longfellow Elementary
Mayo Elementary
McKinley Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
Rosecrans Elementary
Tibby Elementary
Washington Elementary
Enrollment Process
- How to Enroll in California State Preschool Program
- Documents Needed for Preschool Enrollment
- Priority for Program Enrollment
How to Enroll in California State Preschool Program
How to Enroll in California State Preschool Program |
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Please click the "ENROLLMENT PACKET" button below for a PDF of the enrollment packet. You can also contact the Early Childhood Education Division office at Phone: (310) 898-6008, and we would be glad to help. We can assist in answering your questions regarding California State Preschool Program or Expanded Transitional Kindergarten enrollment dates and guidelines. |
Documents Needed for Preschool Enrollment
Documents Needed for Enrollment |
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Priority for Program Enrollment
First Priority |
In general, first priority is given to children receiving child protective services or who are at risk of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation.
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Second Priority |
Second priority is given to eligible four year olds (defined as children turning 4 on or before September 1 of the school year).
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Third Priority |
Third priority is given to eligible two, three and five year olds.
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Within these priorities, families with the lowest adjusted gross monthly income are admitted first. |
For full-day Early Childhood Education programs, priority 2 and 3 families must provide documentation confirming that all counted adults in the family are employed, seeking employment (less than 30 hours per week), attending school/training during center hours (including online courses), have parental incapacity, or are seeking permanent housing (less than 30 hours per week). |
FAQs
Preschool FAQs
- Q. What are the benefits of preschool?
- Q. What are the ages of children served?
- Q. What is the education program like?
- Q. Are there opportunities for parental involvement?
- Q. What is the enrollment process?
- Q. Who can I contact for additional information?
Q. What are the benefits of preschool?
Students will...
- Be more likely to attend college
- Perform better on standardized tests
- Have greater opportunities for employment and high wages
- Develop more advanced skills in problem solving, following directions, and interacting with peers
- Develop better pre-reading skills, richer vocabularies, and stronger math skills
Q. What are the ages of children served?
The program serves three- and four-year-old children. Eligible four-year-old children (children who have their fourth birthday on or before September 1 of the fiscal year in which they are enrolled) have priority in admittance over eligible three-year-old children (children who have their third birthday on or before September 1 of the fiscal year in which they are enrolled).
Q. What is the education program like?
Q. Are there opportunities for parental involvement?
Parents are encouraged to be very involved in their child’s education and preschool experience.
- Parents are strongly encouraged to volunteer in their child’s classroom
- Teachers and staff communicate with parents about the program’s activities through newsletters and bulletin boards.
- Two parent/teacher conferences are held each school year.
- Parents are encouraged to maintain ongoing communication with the teachers and to spend time at school.
- All parents are invited to attend PAC meetings to discuss program concerns, help with fundraising, and plan special events.