State Preschool
Welcome to San Jacinto State Preschool
California State Preschool Program
- State funded school year preschool program that serves children 3 - 5 years of age from low-income families. State Preschool is modeled after Head Start, but is State funded. Family's income must meet State requirements. Part-Day classes operate five days per week. There is a sliding scale for participation based on family income and family size.
- Part-Day; No Cost.
- Click here to see if you qualify: https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/mb2012.asp
State Preschool services are provided to income eligible families.
Children are admitted into the program based on priority using the State Preschool Eligibility Criteria.
We accept children with disabilities.
Please click her to apply for the State Program: https://riverside.ipinwheel.org/Parents/sanjacintousdpreschool
Schedule of Income Ceilings (85% SMI) for State
FY 2020–21 Child Care and Development Programs
Family Size |
Family Monthly Income |
Family Yearly Income |
1-2 |
$5,540 |
$66,479 |
3 |
$6,157 |
$73,885 |
4 |
$7,069 |
$84,822 |
5 |
$8,199 |
$98,393 |
6 |
$9,330 |
$111,965 |
7 |
$9,542 |
$114,509 |
8 |
$9,755 |
$117,054 |
9 |
$9,967 |
$119,598 |
10 |
$10,179 |
$122,143 |
11 |
$10,391 |
$124,687 |
12 |
$10,603 |
$127,232 |
State Preschool Sites:
1. Juan Bautista De Anza Elementary
1089 De Anza Dr
San Jacinto, CA 92582
AM session; 7:50 am - 10:50 am, Monday - Friday
PM session; 11:35 am - 2:35 pm, Monday - Friday
2. Megan Cope Elementary
2550 Via La Sierra Ln
San Jacinto, CA 92582
1. Picture I.D. of The Parents/Legal Guardians
2. Birth Date Verification
Original Birth Certificate, or
Adoption Papers, or
Baptismal Record, or
Hospital Birth Record
3. Immunization Record
4. Proof of Residency
Documentation proving current residency within SJUSD boundaries must be provided at the time of eligibility and placement. Acceptable documentation:
Gas, water, electric, trash bill (no telephone or cable will be accepted), or
Lease agreement or closing escrow papers, or
Mortgage statement, or
DPSS statement
The documentation must be dated no later than thirty (30) days prior to registration and must show the parent/guardian’s name and current address in the San Jacinto Unified School District. If acceptable current proof of residency cannot be shown, a Residency of Affidavit will be required. (Form available upon request).
In lieu of utility bill, we will accept a letter of intent for hook-up services from the gas, water, or electric company with escrow or lease agreements.
5. Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian
6. Physical Exam - must have been performed within the past 12 months and show proof of a physical examination.
A copy of the physical exam (showing, HGB, Lead ) is required at the time of registration.
- Pay-stubs - One Months worth (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly)
- Signed and complete income tax return for previous year 1040A (Self-Employed, Schedule C)
- Cal-Works or Cal-Fresh Passport for Services
- Tribal TANF
- Social Security Benefits (SSI, SSA)
- Disability Benefits (UI, VA, Maternity Leave)
- Employment Development Department - EDD (Award Letter, Unemployment, Paid Family Leave)
- Verification of Child Support for ALL children in the home
- Original Foster, Legal Custody or Court Ordered Paperwork
Parent Handbook