Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year

Applications for the 2025-26 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?

What if my child has turned 4 by September 1st of the school year?

Children who have had their 4th birthday by September 1st are age-eligible for TK. Transitional kindergarten (TK) is a universally accessible and free program for age-eligible four-year-old children (to be available at no-cost to all four-year-old children by the 2025-26 school year) and parents may choose to enroll their children in a TK program or preschool.

*Contact your local elementary school office for more information regarding registration for Transitional Kindergarten as space may be limited.

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 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

Schedule of Income Ceilings

What if my family does not meet the criteria for California State Preschool?

Do I register online?

I arrived at 1433 Crestfield Drive, but the gate is locked.

What additional documents will I be asked to bring to the Child Development-Duarte Preschool Office along with the application?

What time do "part-day" classes start and end?