Enrollment
WHO CAN ATTEND STATE PRESCHOOL?
Children born between September 2nd, 2019 and December 1st, 2021.
Children born after December 1st, 2021 must be 3 years old to be enrolled.
A map of all Snowline and High Desert State Preschools may be found here.
ENROLLMENT PRIORITIES:
- CPS Referrals for 3 & 4-year children, regardless of income
- Exceptional needs 3 & 4-year old children
- Income eligible 3 & 4 year old children
- Exceptional needs 3 & 4 year old children no more than 15% over income
- 3 & 4 year old children no more than 15% over income
- Neighborhood School Eligibility (FRPM)
- IEP over income
PARENTS MUST BE INCOME ELIGIBLE*
Based on gross monthly income before deductions.
| Family Size | Monthly Income Limit |
| 1-2 | $7,759/*$8,923 |
| 3 | $8,790/*$10,109 |
| 4 | $10,249/*$11,787 |
| 5 | $11,889/*$13,673 |
| 6 | $13,529/*$15,559 |
| 7 | $13,837/*$15,912 |
| 8 | $14,144*$16,266 |
updated 8/1/24
* If there is no waiting list at a school site, families can exceed the income limits by 15%
APPLICATIONS
To be placed on the eligibility list, please complete an eligibility list application. Applications are accepted throughout the year. If a program site is full, students will be placed on a waiting list based on their family size and income. Applications for the upcoming school year are available after April 3rd of the current school year. Eligibility appointments for the upcoming school year will begin after April 17th. The majority of our enrollments for the upcoming school year take place from mid-April through mid-June of the preceding school year. We strongly encourage parents/guardians to submit applications during this period. Our office is closed during the summer and registration for the upcoming school year will resume after August 1st.
Please note that you are applying to be placed on an eligibility list and that completion of the application does not enroll your child in the State Preschool Program. Enrollments are only conducted if there are openings in the program.
Please note that you are applying to be placed on an eligibility list and that completion of the application does not enroll your child in the State Preschool Program. Enrollments are only conducted if there are openings in the program.
For help with the online application, please call or visit our office Monday - Friday from 7:30 - 4:00
(760) 868-5817 ext. 10333
A physician's report is needed in order to enroll in State Preschool. We require the form found below. For Kaiser, please request the Child Care Physician's Report.
CHILDREN MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING IMMUNIZATIONS IN ORDER TO BE ENROLLED:
