Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year
Applications for the 2024-25 school year will be available beginning in March. Enrollment appointments will take place beginning April 17th.
How old does my child have to be to enroll?
We serve 4 year olds who were born on and between 6/3/2020-12/1/2020
We serve 3 year olds who were born on and between 12/2/2020-12/1/2021
What is California State Preschool, and does my family qualify?
The California State Preschool Program Part-Day (CSPP Part-Day) is a three-hour educational program for children ages three and four years old, with priority given to four year olds. These programs are located at the elementary schools, Andres Duarte, Beardslee and Maxwell. The CSPP Part-Day Program provides personalized learning experiences before children enter kindergarten.
*To be eligible for the CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM, a family must fall at or below the State Income Guidelines
What if my family does not meet the criteria for California State Preschool?
We offer a fee-based option, where families pay a flat monthly rate. Please call our office to obtain the cost (626) 599-5123.
Do I register online?
Yes. You also must also visit our preschool office to pick up additional registration forms that are not online.
Please register at https://register.duarteusd.org/
You may want to stop by our office after 11:30 AM when our students have already been dismissed. Please park in the parking lot on Central Avenue where our entrance gate is also located.
I arrived at 1433 Crestfield Drive, but the gate is locked.
Our office entrance is on Central Avenue. Please use the gate near Building B, towards the middle of the parking lot. Ring the doorbell to gain entrance, and follow the blue line that is painted on the floor which will lead you to our office.
What additional documents will I be asked to bring to the Child Development-Duarte Preschool Office along with the application?
• Proof of Income (last 30 days) If self-employed provide income for the last 3 months
• Parents work schedule (Full-Day only)
• Proof of Address (electricity, gas, water, trash, home telephone, etc.)
• Immunization Record (MUST BE UP-TO-DATE)
• Birth Certificate(s) (including siblings under 18, Hospital certificates are acceptable for siblings only)
• Parents work schedule (Full-Day only)
• Proof of Address (electricity, gas, water, trash, home telephone, etc.)
• Immunization Record (MUST BE UP-TO-DATE)
• Birth Certificate(s) (including siblings under 18, Hospital certificates are acceptable for siblings only)
What time do "part-day" classes start and end?
Part-Day
Our preschool classrooms are in session from 8:15 AM-11:15 PM at Andres Duarte, Maxwell and Beardslee.
Full Day
We have two full day classrooms that are dependent on the parent's work schedule at Andres Duarte.*
*There are limited spaces available for drop off before 8 AM and pick up after 3:30 PM.