APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS |
Below is the information you will need to upload to complete an online preschool application for your child. Enrollment eligibility is determined through a ranking process with multiple factors including age, family income, and family size.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS All documents listed below are required to be uploaded to the Online Application to complete the enrollment process.
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DETERMINING FAMILY SIZE Provide the names of all parents in the home as part of the application as well as the names and birth records for all siblings in the home who are under 18 years of age. Please refer to the list of appropriate documents for Birth Records. |
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Birth Certificates |
Immunizations |
Birth Record for Enrolling Child, and Birth Record for All Siblings Under 18 Years of Age Living in the Home The birth record must indicate the child’s name, date of birth, and the relationship of the child to the parent/guardian. Siblings' information and birth records are required to establish family size. Acceptable birth records include:
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Immunizations Record (for enrolling student only) Children entering preschool must have the following immunizations to be able to start preschool:
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Proof of Residency |
Proof of Income |
Provide current proof of residency showing parent/guardian's name, address and mail date within the last 30 days. Acceptable documentation may include but not limited to one or a combination of the following:
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Proof of income must be provided by each working parent/guardian in the home for the most recent 30-consecutive days. The income from all sources should show gross family income (before taxes and other deductions). See proof of income chart below to find out what documents must be submitted online. |
PROOF OF INCOME
The first column shows the source of income. Provide the documents listed on the second column according to the source of income.
SOURCE OF INCOME / Information |
PROVIDE THESE DOCUMENTS |
Payroll Pay Advice or Pay Stubs Issued by Employer Documents must have consecutive dates and show gross income for the last 30 days.
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Provide all that applies:
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Self-Employment / Business Owner Provide a signed and dated statement that includes the type of self-employment/business, estimated monthly income, frequency of pay, and method of payment along with supporting documentation listed on the right column. In order to deduct business expenses from income earned, evidence of payments such as receipts must be provided. |
Provide all that applies:
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Cash Income Provide Letter from Employer or Personal Written Statement. |
The letter or statement should include the following information:
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Student Financial Aid Letter Amount of monetary assistance received by parent/guardian (such as grants and scholarships) to help pay for college or career school.
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Provide the award letter for student financial aid which shows the itemized cost of attendance as listed below:
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CalWORKs Cash Aid. Visit benefitscal.com to access your account online. |
Provide Verification of Benefits or Notice of Action issued by County Office of Health and Human Services that includes the following:
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CalFresh Food Stamps. Visit benefitscal.com to access your account online.
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Provide Verification of Benefits or Notice of Action issued by County Office of Health and Human Services that includes the following:
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Child Support Court-ordered or mutually-agreed arrangement to financially support a child. |
Provide child support award letter, court document with child support details, or personal written statement with the following information:
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Unemployment Benefits Payment received from Employment Development Department (EDD). Go to https://edd.ca.gov/ to access your account online.
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Provide Unemployment Benefits (EDD) document with transaction details showing the following:
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SSI Supplemental Security Income
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Provide SSI document or Bank Statement showing the following:
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Self-Declaration for Other Sources of Income Provide a written statement of any other income received.
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The statement should include but not limited to the following:
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