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How to Enroll in California State Preschool Program
You can 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 Enrollment
  • Birth records for all students in the home 18 years old or younger
  • Current physical exam
  • Immunization record
  • Income verification
    • One months' worth of current check stub
    • Self certification of income
    • Unemployment letter
    • Public Assistance - Notice of action
    • Social Security/SSI/SSP
    • Spousal and/or child support
    • Disability and/or Worker's Compensation
    • Any other source of income
  • IEP/IFP/IFSP
  • Employment Verification
  • Proof of Address
    • Current utility bill (electricity, gas, water, or phone)
    • Affidavit of Residence
    • Rental Agreement
    • Car Registration/Insurance
    • Medical Insurance

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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). 

 
 

Third Priority

Third priority is given to eligible two, three and five year olds.

 

 

 

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).