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Enrollment for Head Start or Preschool

Enrollment for Head Start or Preschool here!

Begin your child’s enrollment for Head Start or Preschool here!
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Enrollment Information

  • For general questions about applying and enrollment, please call 760-848-1075.
     
    *If applying for Early Head Start - Pregnant Women: Any age for expectant mothers and the enrolled student may be enrolled at birth to under 3 years.

    • Please call our office for more information. 

    *If applying for Head Start - The student may be enrolled as of 3rd birthday. 

    • Please visit our Head Start page for more information.

    *If applying for Preschool - The student must be 3 years before or on December 1st.  

    • Please visit our Preschool page for more information.

     

    Area 1 - Maricruz Mendez
    To reach Maricruz, please call 760-848-1015.

    Head Start Sites

    • Palm View
    • Peter Pendleton 
    • Sea View

    Preschool Sites

    • Palm View - Part Day
    • Palm View - Full Day

     

    Area 2 - Sally Islas
    To reach Sally, please call 760-848-1016.

    Head Start Sites

    • Cesar Chavez
    • Valley View
    • Westside [Early Head Start Only]

    Preschool Sites

    • Cesar Chavez
    • Coral Mountain
    • Mountain Vista
    • Valley View

     

    Area 3 - Nancy Badena
    To reach Nancy, please call 760-848-1019.

    Head Start Sites

    • John Kelley
    • Las Palmitas
    • Mecca
    • Oasis

    Preschool Sites

    • Mecca
    • Saul Martinez
    • Valle Del Sol

  • Head Start Guidelines
    A table displays 2023 Head Start poverty guidelines for family income.

     

    Preschool Guidelines
    A table outlines the State Preschool Gross Income Guideline effective July 1, 2022.

  • Required for Head Start and Preschool
    A chart from the California Department of Public Health lists required immunizations for pre-kindergarten children.

     

    Requeridas para Head Start y Preescolar
    A Spanish-language document lists required vaccinations for pre-kindergarten children.

  • We currently offer Head Start and/or Preschool at all 14 elementary school sites within CVUSD. To view our available sites and programs, please visit our School Sites page. 

  • Full Day - Head Start & Preschool 

    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
    8:00 am to 2:30 pm

    Wednesday's
    8:00 am to 1:30 pm

     

    Part Day - Preschool

    AM Schedule
    Monday through Friday
    8:00 am to 11:00 am


    PM Schedule
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
    11:30 am to 2:30 pm

    Wednesday's
    11:30 am to 2:00 pm

     

    Día Completo - Head Start y Preescolar

    Lunes, Martes, Jueves y Viernes
    8:00 am a 2:30 pm
     

    Miercoles
    8:00 am a 1:30 pm

     

    Medio Día - Preescolar

    Horario de la mañama
    De lunes a viernes
    8:00 am a 11:00 am

     

    Horario de la tarde
    Lunes, martes, jueves y viernes
    de 11:30 a 2:30 pm

     

    Miércoles
    de 11:30 a 2:00 pm

Enrollment Forms

  • A document titled '2024-2025 Head Start Enrollment Checklist' with various requirements listed.

  • A document titled '2024-2025 State Preschool Enrollment Checklist' with information about preschool enrollment.

  • A form from Coachella Valley Unified School District for student residency information.

  • A medical form titled 'Physical Examination/Well Baby Check' with fields for health information.

  • A dental screening form from Coachella Valley Unified District, with sections for patient information and results.