Early Education Programs
- Fontana Unified School District
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Early Education Programs
The Fontana Unified School District offers different Early Education Programs to meet the individual needs of your child including State Preschool and Infant/Toddler Care. Each Early Education Program is a comprehensive early education program focusing on physical, cognitive and social-emotional growth of your child.
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State Preschool Enrollment Process
Due to COVID-19 the State Preschool Enrollment process has changed to comply with stay home orders and to practice social distancing. The process for enrolling into the 2020-21 State Preschool Program include:
- Make an online appointment to complete pre-enrollment* by clicking on the orange “Online Appointment” button and submitting the requested information. On the day of your appointment you will get a call from the FUSD Enrollment Center to provide basic family and student information and to select a school, preschool teacher and session.
- Before school starts in August 2020, you will receive a notice to complete the Preschool Enrollment. At this time, you will need to submit a completed:
*Pre-enrollment does not guarantee program eligibility
- Make an online appointment to complete pre-enrollment* by clicking on the orange “Online Appointment” button and submitting the requested information. On the day of your appointment you will get a call from the FUSD Enrollment Center to provide basic family and student information and to select a school, preschool teacher and session.
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State Preschool
The California State Preschool Program (CSPP) offers part-day developmentally appropriate preschool instruction for eligible three and four yearold children at 1 high school and 25 elementary school sites throughout the city of Fontana.
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State Preschool Age Eligibility
Your child’s birthday must be between December 3, 2015 to December 1, 2017. If your child turns 3 after December 1, they must wait until their 3rd birthday to start preschool.
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Eligibility Criteria for State Preschool
There are different eligibility criteria for families to participate in the California State Preschool Program. A family needs to be eligible in ONE criterion. Criteria include:
- Household Income & Family Size Eligibility (Click Here for Income Eligibility Chart)
- 80% or Greater Free and Reduced Lunch Elementary School Eligibility
- Child will have 4th Birthday on or before December 1st
- Family must live in one of the following school boundaries
Almond, Beech, C. Crest, Citrus, Cypress, Date, Juniper, Live Oak, Locust, Mango, Maple, N. Tamarind, Oak Park, Palmetto, Poplar, Porter, Randall-Pepper, Redwood, Shadow Hills, S. Tamarind, Tokay and West Randall
- Student has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Eligibility
*Students will be enrolled in priority order established by CDE guidelines
- Household Income & Family Size Eligibility (Click Here for Income Eligibility Chart)
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Enrollment into State Preschool
Enrollments are completed at FUSD District Enrollment Center (located at 9548 Citrus Avenue, Bldg. A in Fontana - across the street from Fontana High School). Enrollment Packets are available at the Enrollment Center or can be downloaded online (link to packet or section)
Please be sure to select the correct service when clicking for an online appointment, so you receive the correct timeframe. If there is an error, we will do our best to contact you and reschedule. Walk-ins are welcome from 7:30 am – 11:30 am, and again at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm. You can schedule an appointment by clicking the orange button.
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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
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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.
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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 and art.
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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.
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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)
- Preschool Enrollment Packet 2019-20
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Immunization Requirements for Preschool Students:
Type Requirement Polio 3 doses required DTP 4 doses required MMR 1 dose on or after first birthday IS REQUIRED 1 HIB 1 HIB on or after the first IS REQUIRED, regardless of any HIB doses given before the first birthday until 5 years old HEP B 3 doses required Varicela 1 dose required/unless child has had verified disease PPD A TB clearance. MUST HAVE AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT. -
Preschool Volunteer Requirements:
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Infant/Toddler Care
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Immunization Requirements for Preschool Students:
Type
Requirement
Polio
3 doses required
DTP
4 doses required
MMR
1 dose on or after first birthday IS REQUIRED
1 HIB
1 HIB on or after the first IS REQUIRED, regardless of any HIB doses given before the first birthday until 5 years old
HEP B
3 doses required
Varicela
1 dose required/unless child has had verified disease
PPD
A TB clearance. MUST HAVE AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT.
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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
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Ages of Children:
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Your child’s birthday must be between December 3, 2015 to December 1, 2017. If your child turns 3 after December 1, they must wait until their 3rd birthday to start preschool.
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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 and art.
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Who Can be in 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.
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How Much Does it 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.
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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)
- Preschool Enrollment Packet
- State Preschool Application
- State Preschool Supplemental Forms
- Mandatory Documentation ~ See Checklist
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Infant/Toddler Child Care Center Locations:
- Tinker Tots (6 Weeks to 2 Years Old)
District Office, Building #39
7:30 am - 4:30 pm - Gateway (2 to 3 Year Olds)
District Office, Building #40
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tinker Tots (6 Weeks to 2 Years Old)
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Contact:
Fontana Unified School District Early Education Department (909) 357-5000, ext. 29226. Please leave a voicemail, your call will be returned.
