Preschool Registration

2018-2019 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

State Preschool ♦ Fee Based Preschool ♦ Inclusion Preschool

Applications for State Preschool and Fee Based Preschool are accepted:

In person between the hours of 9:00 am - 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
By fax: (559) 277-4257
By email: mpagan@centralusd.k12.ca.us

State and Fee Based Preschool Office

5652 W. Gettysburg Ave, Room 10 ♦ Phone: (559) 274-4700 Ext 63199

Inclusion Preschool Office

5652 W. Gettysburg Ave, Room 12 ♦ Phone: (559) 274-4700 Ext 63149

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PRESCHOOL

A CHILD MUST:

Turn four (4) years of age between December 3, 2017 & December 2, 2018 of the school year from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

- Your child’s birthdate must be between December 3, 2013 and December 2, 2014

Please note: Inclusion Preschool also accepts children who turned three (3) years old by September 1, 2017

Be completely toilet trained and be able to use the restroom independently
Have a TB test and reading given on or after August 15, 2017 and be current with all immunizations
Have a current physical examination report after the last birthdate

THE FAMILY APPLICANT MUST:

Live in Central Unified School District
Be the responsible person in providing the care & welfare for the preschooler
Provide own transportation to and from school

STATE PRESCHOOL

To qualify for State Preschool, the family income must be at or below the state guidelines as listed below (if over income – you will be denied).

Proof of income will be required to verify qualification

STATE INCOME GUIDELINES FOR PRESCHOOL

Effective June 2017 – CDE (Subject to Change)

Your family income must be at or below the state guideline listed below to qualify

Family Size

1-2

Monthly Income

$4,173

$4,502

$5,256

$6,098

$6,939

$7,096

$7,254

$7,412

Morning & Afternoon Classes are available at the following Preschool Sites:

Biola Elementary School ♦ 4885 N. Biola Ave ♦ Fresno, CA 93723
Herndon Barstow Elementary School ♦ 6265 N. Grantland Ave ♦ Fresno, CA 93723
Madison Elementary School ♦ 330 S. Brawley Ave ♦ Fresno, CA 93706
Teague Elementary School ♦ 4725 N Polk Ave ♦ Fresno, CA 93722 (Afternoon Class Only)
District Office - Central Demonstration Preschool ♦ 5652 W. Gettysburg Ave ♦ Fresno, CA 93722

FEE BASED PRESCHOOL

Fee Based Preschool is a paid program with morning classes offered at $22 per day.

Placement into a Fee Based Preschool class is based on a first come, first served basis and availability of your class preferences

Classes are located at:

Teague Elementary School ♦ 4725 N Polk Ave ♦ Fresno, CA 93722 (Morning Class Only)

INCLUSION PRESCHOOL

CUSD provides preschool services to students with significant disabilities and research shows these children perform best when educated together with non-disabled children. Therefore, each year we search for non-disabled children from 3-4 years old to serve as age-appropriate role models for our children with disabilities. If accepted into this preschool class, your child will have the opportunity to meet and interact with a diverse group of children.

Morning & Afternoon Classes are available at:

Roosevelt Elementary School ♦ 2600 N. Garfield Ave ♦ Fresno, CA 93723

PREPARE FOR PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

Now is the time to gather all of the documents needed for registration:

Birth Certificate of enrolling student
Birth Certificates of ALL your other children living in the household who are 18 or under for State Preschool
Preschool Child’s Immunization Record must be current along with a TB clearance given within the past year
A current Physical given within the past year is required
Proof of Residence such as a copy of your most recent Utility Bill or Mortgage Statement
Copy of Parents’ or Guardians’ IDs
Proof of Income for the last 30 days for State Preschool (see application for details on required documentation)

APPLICATIONS

The Application, Physician's Report and Child's Preadmission Health History must be submitted along with the requested documents listed on page two of the application.