Preschool Eligibility Requirements
Children must meet the program qualifications listed below:
- Age: The child must be 3 years old at the time of enrollment.
- For Allen and Olympic View Elementary, the child must be 4 on or before December 2.
- Immunizations: The child must have three polio, four DTP, three Hep B, one Varicella, one MMR, and one HIB. The MMR and HIB must be given on or after the first birthday.
- Residence: Priority is given to families within the Chula Vista Elementary School District boundaries.
- Income: Family income must fall within State guidelines for low income according to family size.
Please note that income requirements are required for most of our sites. Chula Vista Elementary School District has some schools that are part of the California State Preschool Programs (CSPP) Neighborhood Schools Programs. If your School of Residence (SOR) is a school that qualifies for CSPP Neighborhood Schools program, then you may be eligible for free preschool regardless of your income. Please call our office to obtain more information.
Age Requirement
For 2025-2026 school year children must be 3 years old (with the exception of Allen and Olympic View Elementary as noted above) and working toward bathroom independence if not already fully independent.
Required Documentation
State-issued photo Identification for Parent/Legal Guardian
A photo of a state-issued identification card for parent/legal guardian (e.g., Driver’s License, Military ID card, Passport).
Student’s Birth Verification
Birth Certificate
Student's Immunization Record
For information regarding required immunizations, please refer to the information on the links below.