Early Learning and Care Enrollment
Infant/Toddler Playgroup Enrollment
For enrollment information, please call (916) 643-7850.
Download Flyer:
Playgroup Flyer
Preschool Interest Form
Head Start/ State Preschool for Children 3-5 years old
Free or Low Cost for Income Eligible Families
To enroll into Head Start or State Preschool for children 3-5 years old, please pick up an enrollment packet at Enrollment Center, located at 5601 47th Avenue, M-TH 8:00am-3:30pm (closed 11:30am-12:00pm for lunch) and Fri. 8:00am-11:00.
For information please fill out the Preschool Interest Form. A Child Development staff member will get back to you about next steps in registering your child for preschool.
Early Learning and Care Enrollment Information
Be prepared to send the following documentation:
- Proof of Birth-County issued Birth Certificate, duly attested baptism certificate, or a non-expired passport. When none of the foregoing is obtainable, the parent/guardian may provide any other appropriate means of proving the age of the child (Ed. Code 48002)
- Immunization Record –Current and up-to-date. Both name and date of birth must be on the immunization record
- Child’s TB Test (PPD) or Completed TB Risk Assessment (completed within the past 12 months)
- Child’s Physical Exam (completed within the past 12 months) or an appointment date *
- Child’s Dental Exam (completed within the past 12 months) or an appointment date
- Child’s Medical Insurance Card
- Proof of W.I.C. (if applicable)
- Current and consecutive 30 days of any/all income documentation such as check stubs, disability, SSI/TANF/CalWorks statements for all adults
- Employment Verification Form (Full-day and State preschool options)
- Address Verification (current SMUD/PG&E/Water or lease/rental agreement) **
- Birth Certificate(s) for all siblings under 18-years-old living in the home
In addition:
- Need Verification (Full-day only) i.e., work schedule, school/training schedule or self-certification of seeking employment
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) if your child is receiving Special Education services, including speech
- Health condition documentation; including but not limited to asthma, food allergy, heart history, seizure disorder and bee sting
- Guardianship/Foster Care/Custody documents (if applicable)
- If you would like to volunteer you must complete a volunteer packet and provide copies of a TB clearance (dated within 12 months) and Immunizations against Influenza, Pertussis and Measles
*Child’s Physical Exam is due within 30 days of enrollment or your child will be excluded until one is provided.
**If residing with another person (relative, etc.), please complete the Declaration of Residence form of the person identified on applicable verified address document.