CSPP Registration is open the entire school year. Eligibility ranking lists will be maintained throughout the year for each preschool location to fill available spaces in accordance with program guidelines. An eligibility wait list will be maintained throughout the year to ensure enrollment according to State eligibility guidelines. This waitlist will be utilized to fill vacancies throughout the school year.
Eligibility for enrollment in the preschool program will be based on documentation and verification. The parent or guardian is responsible for providing the required documentation, and the Preschool Department is responsible for verifying the required documentation. Eligibility is based on the documentation and verification of at least one of the following:
All families will be ranked based on the following Admission Priorities list, as mandated by the State:
| Priority | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| First | The child is the recipient of Child Protective Services (CPS) or is at risk of being neglected, abused, or exploited. |
| Second | Once the set-aside is filled, children with exceptional needs are from income-eligible families. Prioritize based on income ranking order. |
| Third | Eligible 4-year-old not enrolled in Transitional Kindergarten. Prioritize children enrolled in CSPP as a 3-year-old, then prioritize dual language learners within each ranking based on the earliest waitlist date. |
| Fourth | Eligible 3-year-old. Prioritize dual language learners within each ranking based on the earliest waitlist date. |
| Fifth | Family income is not more than 15% above the income threshold. Prioritize exceptional needs children, then 4-year-olds, then 3-year-olds. (limited to 10% of funded enrollment) |
| Required Document | Sample Acceptable Documents |
|---|---|
| Child's Age Verification | • Birth certificate • Passport • Hospital birth record • Adoption or foster placement papers |
| Residency Verification | • Utility bill (gas, electric, water) • Lease/rental agreement • Mortgage statement • Hotel/motel receipt • Shelter/transitional housing letter |
| Homelessness/CPS Verification (if applicable) |
• Homeless liaison letter • Written declaration of homelessness • CPS referral letter • Court documents |
| Exceptional/Special Needs (if applicable) |
• Individualized Education Plan (IEP) • Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) • Regional Center documentation |
| Child Health Documentation | • California immunization record ("yellow card") • CHDP / physician physical form |
| Parent/Guardian Identification | • Driver's license • State ID • Passport |
| Custody/Guardianship (if applicable) |
• Court orders • Caregiver affidavit |
| Family Size/Household Verification | • Birth certificates of all children under 18 • Custody/guardianship paperwork • Foster placement letter |
| Income Verification | • Recent pay stubs • Tax returns / W-2 • Benefit award letters (CalWORKs, SSI) |
| Public Assistance Verification (if applicable) |
• Notice of Action (NOA) • Medi-Cal approval letter • CalFresh/CalWORKs award letter |
The California State Preschool Program (CSPP) is available to qualifying families.
Eligibility is based on the following criteria: Income Ceilings/Límites de Ingresos
| Family Size Tamaño de la familia |
Family Yearly Income Ingreso Anual de la Familia |
Family Monthly Income Ingresos Mensuales de la familia |
Maximum Monthly Income for 15% above Income Eligibility Threshold Ingreso Mensual Máximo para el 15% por encima del Umbral de Elegibilidad de Ingresos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | $96,854 | $8,071 | $9,282 |
| 3 | $109,904 | $9,159 | $10,532 |
| 4 | $127,338 | $10,612 | $12,203 |
| 5 | $147,712 | $12,309 | $14,156 |
| 6 | $168,086 | $14,007 | $16,108 |
| 7 | $171,906 | $14,326 | $16,474 |
| 8 | $175,726 | $14,644 | $16,840 |
| 9 | $179,547 | $14,962 | $17,207 |
| 10 | $183,367 | $15,281 | $17,573 |
| 11 | $187,187 | $15,599 | $17,939 |
| 12+ | $191,007 | $15,917 | $18,305 |
**There are some cases where families are served whose income exceeds 100 percent of SMI in CSPP, the California Department of Education (CDE)
Unless otherwise specified in this section, to be eligible for Full-day CSPP, a family shall meet both eligibility and need criteria as follows:
| Criteria | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 1. ELIGIBILITY - Family Eligibility Criteria |
Eligibility is based on the documentation and verification of at least one of the following:
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| 2. NEED CRITERIA |
The child is identified by a legal, medical, social services agency, transitional shelter, emergency shelter, or Local Education Agency liaison for children and youths experiencing homelessness pursuant to 42 US 11432 as:
The parent(s) are:
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Eligibility and Need Requirements for Full-Day CSPP (EC 8236, 8236.3, 8261, and 8263[a][1][A] and [B], CSPP NSEC Implementation Guidance 18130.4) * Fees may apply
