PUSD State-Funded and Head Start Preschool

Poway Unified School District offers FREE State-funded and Head Start preschool classes for children in low-income households.

State Funded/Headstart Registration Request Form  

COVID-19 UPDATE

Valley Preschools (Part Day and State-Funded/Head Start) will start Monday August 3, 2020.
Our remaining Full Day, Expanded Day, Part Day and State-Funded and/or Head Start programs will start September 2, 2020.
Full Day & Expanded Day classes will start on campus. Part Day and State-Funded/Head Start classes will start with virtual learning.
To check your site's schedule, click Temporary Operating Status (7/29/20) 
NOTE: Preschool's Temporary Operating Status is subject to change 
Check back often for the latest information.

Open Enrollment for 2020-2021

FREE PRESCHOOL
Applications accepted beginning April 21, 2020 for State-funded Preschool.
During the COVID-19 closure, applications are being accepted via email at preschool@powayusd.com. See How to Register for detailed instructions.

20-21 Registration Packet - English          20-21 Registration Packet - Spanish

Age Eligibility:

  • Children who will be 4 years, by December 2nd have first priority.
  • Children who will be 3 years, by December 2nd may apply, however class size is limited.
  • If a class is full, children will be placed on a wait list. 

Income Eligibility for State Funded Preschool:

Eligibility for enrollment is based upon State-funded & Head Start Income Criteria. Head Start/State-funded six hour classes require eligibility of both State and Federal income guidelines. State-funded three hour classes require eligibility of State income guidelines.

Click on the following links to see if you qualify:
State-funded Income Ceiling 
Federal Poverty Guidelines

 

How to Register: Registration Information

After the annual Registration Event, we continue to enroll students into the State program as spots become available. There are four steps to enroll your child in our State preschool program.

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STEP ONE: REVIEW CLASS OPTIONS

Part of the Registation Request form requires you to select a Preschool Class location. You may choose more than one. There are six locations for the State program and all classes meet Monday through Friday. 

  • Head Start/State-funded six-hour classrooms (three hours on Wednesdays) at Los Penasquitos, Pomerado, Sundance and Valley Elementary schools.
  • State-funded three-hour classrooms at Del Norte High School and Rolling Hills Elementary schools. 
See State Funded Preschool Classes Below, including Start and End times. 

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STEP TWO: SUBMIT REGISTRATION REQUEST

The Registration Request form provides basic student information and a choice of preschool class [see Step One]. Complete the form to enter your child's name on our waiting list. If space becomes available, you will be contacted with an appointment time to enroll at the District Office, 15250 Avenue of Science. 
State-Funded Preschool Registration Request form

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STEP THREE: FOLLOW EMAIL INSTRUCTIONS  

You will be contacted via email when a space becomes available for your child. We will review in detail the eligibility criteria for the state program, such as current income, family size and child's age. If you are eligible, an appointment will be made for you to provide documents. Your enrollment is NOT COMPLETE until you have returned documents requested.

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STEP FOUR: ENROLLMENT APPOINTMENT

We will schedule a convenient appointment for you to bring documents to the Preschool Office. Prepare to bring the following:

1.  Completed Registration Application (will be sent to you via email confirming your appointment).

2.  Income Verification - (Examples: pay stubs, cash aid, CalFresh, Section 8, pension, unemployment, child support, self employment declaration):
For six-hour classes: One year’s proof of income for each adult in household, PLUS one month recent income documentation.
For three-hour classes: Recent income documentation from past one month for each adult in the household.

3.  Certified copy of birth certificate(s) for ALL children in family.

4.  Copy of child’s immunization record. Immunizations must be complete to register for preschool. Required Immunizations for Preschool: 3 Polio, 4 DTaP 1 MMR on or after the first birthday, 3 Hep B, 1 HIB on or after the first birthday, and 1 Varicella. See Immunization Guide in English or Spanish.

5.  Proof of Residency (driver's license, any utility bill or bank statement with your name & address, lease/rent receipt, etc.).

State-Funded Preschool Locations

State-funded and Head Start combination: Six-hour classes

Classes Age Days/ Hours Location
Los Penasquitos 3 & 4 yrs M-T-Th-F 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
W 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.		 Los Penasquitos Elementary
14125 Cuca St, San Diego, 92129
Pomerado 3 & 4 yrs M-T-Th-F 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
W 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.		 Pomerado Elementary
12321 Ninth St., Poway 92064
Sundance 3 & 4 yrs M-T-Th-F 8:20 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
W 8:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.		 Sundance Elementary
8944 Twin Trails Dr., San Diego, 92129
Valley (Two classes) 3 & 4 yrs M-T-Th-F 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
W 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.		 Valley Elementary
13000 Bowron Rd., Poway, 92064
 

State-funded: Three-hour classes

Classes AGE Day/ Hours Location
Del Norte 3 & 4 yrs M-F 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
.		 Del Norte High School
16601 Nighthawk Ln., San Diego, 92127
Rolling Hills (two classes) 3 & 4 yrs M-F 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
M-F 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m		 Rolling Hills Elementary
15255 Penasquitos Dr., San Diego, 92129
 

One free meal is included for all students in the 3 hour classes and 2 meals for the 6 hour classes. Parents are highly encouraged to volunteer in class 2 days per month.

Get Started Today! State-Funded/Headstart Registration Request Form  
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Address

Poway Unified School District
15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego CA 92128

Contacts

Email:
preschool@powayusd.com

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