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Applications for the Snowline Joint Unified School District State Preschool Program are now being accepted for the 2011/2012 school year. State Preschool is available free of charge to eligible families of preschool age children. Eligibility is determined by family income, family size, and age of child. To be considered for future enrollment, please call the Child and Family Services office at (760)868-5817, ext. 7155. You will need to know the gross monthly income (before deductions) for both parents/guardians when calling the office. This information is used to help determine priority rankings for all applicants.

Families will be contacted according to their ranking for an appointment to further establish eligibility and to begin the enrollment process. Eligibility appointments for children considered First Priority will be made as space is available. Eligibility appointments for children considered Second Priority will not be scheduled until after all eligible First Priority children have been enrolled.

State Preschool Information

Please click here for more information about eligibility and age requirements for our State Preschool Program.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How is Eligibility Determined?

The SJUSD State Preschool is available free of charge to eligible families of preschool age children.  Eligibility is determined by family income, family size, and the age of the child.

Who Can Attend State Preschool?

Children who turn 4 years old on or before December 2 of the upcoming school year are given first priority. Children who turn 3 years old after December 2 may be enrolled if there are no 4 year old students on the waiting list.

When and Where is the Program Offered?

The State Preschool program is offered at Baldy Mesa, Heritage, Phelan, Pinon Hills, Vista Verde, and Wrightwood Elementary School. Classes meet for 3 hours on all regular school days. Morning and afternoon classes are offered at Baldy Mesa Elementary School.

What Type of Documentation Will I Need To Provide?

Applicants must provide documentation that demonstrates their eligibility for the State Preschool Program.  Some of the required documentation includes but is not limited to:

1. Birth Certificate for each child listed in the family size

2. Income verification for all adults counted in the family size

3. Proof of residency

4. Proof of absence in the home for any parent listed on the birth certificate who is not residing in the home.

When Will I Be Contacted?

When openings in the State Preschool program occur, families are contacted according to their ranking for an eligibility appointment to further establish eligibility and to begin the enrollment process.

Is My Child Guaranteed a Spot If They Are Placed On The District Waiting List?

No. Children are enrolled in the State Preschool program when openings in classrooms exist. It is possible that a family may not be contacted by SJUSD for an eligibility appointment due to a number of circumstances including:

1. The family’s income exceeds the established eligibility criteria

2. Current openings are filled with eligible First Priority children

3. There are a significant number of eligible families (based on income, family size, child’s age) that precede the family in question on the waiting list and all current openings have been offered to those families with a higher priority ranking

Your child must have a current physical exam completed prior to attending the State Preschool Program (must have been completed within the year at time of registration). A Physician’s Report will need to be completed by your child’s doctor if you do not have a current physical exam for your child.