Program Eligibility
Our preschool, and child care and development programs are funded under contract with the California State Department of Education. All program eligibility and enrollment processes are defined by guidelines set-forth by the State Department of Education.
Eligibility for part-day preschool programs is based solely on family size and income. All part-day preschool programs are free of charge to eligible families.
Eligibility for full-day preschool or school-age child care is based on family size, income, and need, which is defined as employment, job training, or job search activities. Depending on income, services may be free of charge or have nominal fees based on a sliding scale.
Age
Children are age eligible for part-day or full-day preschool in the two years preceding kindergarten entrance. Children who will be 3 or 4 years of age, on or before Dec 2nd of a program year may be enrolled.
Income
Program services are limited to income eligible families. The chart below lists current maximum income for different family sizes. All family with income at, or below these levels qualify for services.
|
Family Size |
Maximum Monthly Income |
|
2 |
$3,283 |
|
3 |
$3,518 |
|
4 |
$3,908 |
|
5 |
$4,534 |
|
6 |
$5,159 |
Applying for Services
It is never too early to apply for services! In fact, the sooner you do the better your chances will be that your child will be enrolled as soon as they are age eligible. Please fill out the application linked below and return it to any of our programs, or mail it to Community Resources for Children as listed on the application.
