Eligibility and Enrollment

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for enrollment in our subsidized programs:

• Household income must not exceed the income ceilings established by the California Department of Finance for the State Median Income;
• Income eligibility is based on a ratio of  total household income and family size;
• The child must be age 18 Months to 5 years old for toddler or preschool-TK and TK-Kinder through 2nd grade for after school care;
• For full day childcare, parent(s) must establish a "need" by working, seeking work or attending school full time;
• Families do not have to show a "need" for the 3 hour part-year State Preschool for children entering kindergarten the following fall.

Enrollment Application Process
If you think you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, you can apply for enrollment in this program by clicking the link below. You can return the application to us by mail, in person, or by fax at 925-689-5385.

When  you are contacted for a possible slot, you will need to provide the child’s proof of birth date and immunization records, proof of your household income and proof of your current employment and/or school or training schedule; as well as proof of residency. Upon acceptance into the program, physical and dental examinations will be required within 30 days.  Printed enrollment application forms are available at our office or download from the link below.