SanteeSchool District

   Santee School District 

 Prospect Avenue State Preschool 

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.
• Fourth priority is given to eligible 3 and 4-year olds whose household gross income is 15% over the State Medium Income.

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

Income Requirements

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

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:

• DTap-four doses
• Polio-three doses
• Hep B-three doses
• MMR-one dose on or after 1^st birthday
• Varicella-one dose
• HIB-one dose after 1^st birthday

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.