State Preschool

Program Highlights:

• A comprehensive early education program focusing on physical, cognitive and social-emotional growth of the child.
• Emphasis on language and literacy, emergent mathematical and scientific thinking.
• Child-centered curriculum
• Parent Education Activities
• Availability of counselors and nursing services
• Breakfast or lunch provided daily
• Field trips

Ages Of Children

The State Preschool Program is available to all eligible 3 to 5 year olds. Children must be toilet trained. First Priority is given to children who will be age 4 by December 2. Families with lowest per capita income shall be admitted first. Second Priority is given to children who are 3 years of age.

Enrollments are done at District Enrollment Services (located at 9548 Citrus Avenue, Bldg. A in Fontana - across the street from Fontana High School), Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Application forms are available at all Fontana elementary school sites. Preschool follows a year round schedule beginning in July each year.

What are the Goals of the Program?

• Promote self-esteem by exposing children to a multicultural curriculum.
• Enhance the child's physical, social, cognitive and emotional development.
• Develop creativity and self-expression.
• Develop independence by allowing children to make their own choices.
• Encourage problem solving by providing a variety of learning experiences.

Your Child Will:

• Learn to share and get along with other children
• Learn to follow directions.
• Acquire language experiences through stories, art, music, and drama.
• Acquire math concepts through counting, measuring, waterplay, and grouping.
• Acquire science and social studies concepts through experiments, field trips and art.

Cost

The State Preschool Program is funded by a state grant. The grant requires the district to prioritize family needs according to income. The program is free to eligible families.

Documentation Required:

• Proof of Family Income
• Proof of Family Address
• Child's Immunization Record
• Child's Physical
• Child's Birth Certificate
• Child's Medi-Cal number (if applicable)

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