Santee School District
State Preschool Program
Preschool Registration for 2025-26
Step 1:
Please complete the State Preschool Eligibility Survey below to find out if your child is pre-qualified. **In order to qualify by age, your child must be 3 (three) by December 1st, 2025**
Eligibility Survey - Click Here
Step 2:
Please check your email!
The Preschool Department will notify you by email if your child is pre-qualified for the State Preschool Program based on the initial eligibility survey. Please review the Requirements tab for age, income, toilet training, residency and immunization requirements.
In the email, you will receive information on how to complete the online registration and how to complete the required State documents included in the email. All documents are required to be completed and signed by the parent/guardian. If you received the email, but do not have access to a printer, please contact the preschool registrar at 619-258-2360 or [email protected].
Step 3:
Make an appointment!
Read the parent registration checklist page thoroughly to make sure you have all required documents in hand.
Contact the preschool registrar at 619-258-2360 or [email protected] to set up an appointment to turn in all documentation, answer any questions you have, verify supporting income verification documentation and sign the application for services.
Step 4:
Check your mail!
You will receive a Welcome Letter with orientation and school information. Children will be enrolled in classes by specific program priorities located on the Requirements tab.
We look forward to having your child in State Preschool!