Description: Provides opportunities for pre-kindergarten early childhood education by offering several programs that help 3 and 4-year-old children get ready for kindergarten. The programs are funded from different sources and their requirements vary by funding source. Head Start, Title I, and State Preschool programs are free to income-eligible families. Children enrolled in Pre-K programs participate in educational activities focusing on emerging literacy and numeracy skills.Head Start - Head Start is a federally funded program for 3 and 4-year-old children. There are two class sessions available, 3.5 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, and 6 hours per day Monday through Friday.California's State Preschool - (Assembly Bill 172) - California's State Preschool is a state-funded program serving 3 and 4-year-old children. State preschool classrooms focus on preparing children for kindergarten. Classes are in session three hours per day, Monday through Friday.Title 1 Preschool - Title 1 Preschool is for children ages 3 and 4 who live within the boundaries of a Title 1 school. Classes are in session 2.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday.Parent-Child Playgroup - A play-based parent participation program that is free for families residing in the EGUSD. Children must be 0-3 years old and a parent/caregiver must participate with their child. The program promotes experiences in language and literacy, social-emotional, gross and fine motor skills, and numeracy development. In-person classes are currently being held at Herman Leimbach, Prairie, and Charles Mack Elementary.
Hours: Head Start: Monday through Thursday, 3.5 hours per day, and/or 6 hours per day Monday through Friday. Hours vary - call for details;State Preschool: Monday through Friday, 3 hours per day, Hours vary - call for details;Title 1 Preschool: Tuesday through Thursday, 3 hours per day, Hours vary - call for details
Eligibility: Qualifications for a free Preschool program:- Child is 3 or 4 years old - Income guidelines for Head Start or State Preschool are met- Client lives in the attendance area of a Title I SchoolFor the Parent-Child Playgroup, children must be 0-3 years old and a parent/caregiver must participate with their child.
Requirements: Birth certificate for registering child (Certified or hospital) Birth certificate for ALL siblings in the home under 18 years of age: to verify family size (Certified or hospital) Most current and consecutive 30 days of any/all income: (Check stubs, Tax Return, disability, SSI, TANF, or CalWORKs.)Immunization records or documents from a physician Current address verification: (Property tax receipt, mortgage statement, rental/lease agreement, utility/rental receipt, recent parent/guardian pay stub, voter registration or government agency documentation, ID/CDL.) Name of Dental and Medical Plan Medical, Dental, and/or Medi-Cal Insurance CardsWIC #, if applicable Parent/Guardian immunizations (Pertussis, Measles and Influenza) are required to volunteer.
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