Requirements for State Preschool

Santee School District

State Preschool Program

Age Requirements

Children are enrolled in order of specific program admission priorities. These priorities are as follows:

First priority is given to age eligible 3- and 4- year olds who are recipients of Child Protective Services (CPS) or who have been determined to be at risk of neglect, abuse or exploitation.
Second priority is given to age eligible 4-year olds who are returning for a 2^nd year in the program
Third priority is given to age eligible children who turn 4 years old on or before December 1^st.
Third priority are age eligible 3-year olds who turn 3 on or before December 1st. If 3rd birthday is on or after December 2nd, child may enroll then.

If your child exceeds the age limit above, he/she may be eligible for another program below for the 21-22 school year.

Transitional Kindergarten Eligible	Early Admission Kindergarten Eligible	Kindergarten Eligible
If your child’s birthday is between 9/2/16 and 12/2/16	If your child’s birthday is between 12/3/16 and 4/30/17	If your child’s birthday is between 9/2/15 and 9/1/16

Income Requirements

Families who meet the age eligible requirements also need to meet the income guidelines set by the California Department of Education (CDE).

Income Eligibility Guidelines

If your family exceeds the current income ceiling, we offer Y.A.L.E (Youngsters Actively Learning Everyday), a fee based Preschool Program. For more information please call 619-258-2363, email: YALEPreschool@santeesd.net or visit http://www.santeesd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=498.

Other Requirements

Children must be completely toilet trained.

Child must reside in San Diego County.

Physician’s report must be filled out and signed by your child’s physician and submitted with the registration packet.

Immunizations required:

For a list of low cost health clinics in San Diego, please email Lisa Kenyon at lisa.kenyon@santeesd.net and type Health Clinics in the subject line.

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