Lake Elsinore Unified School District
Skip to main contentFull-Day Preschool (3-4 years old)
Full-Day Preschool is a free and low cost *, center-based program for qualifying families of children 3 and 4 years old.
Families receiving CalFresh, CalWorks, or SNAP qualify!
Students attend school for a full-day session based on family need.**
Scroll down for program options and to see if your family qualifies.
School Days, Hours, and Locations
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FULL DAY HEAD START
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FULL DAY STATE PRESCHOOL
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6 hours a day
170 school days
Monday through Friday
8:15 am - 2:15 pm
No school on the last Friday of every month
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6 hours a day
180 school days
Monday through Friday
8:15 am - 2:15 pm
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Up to
11.5 hours a day
215 school days
Monday through Friday
6:30 am - 6:00 pm
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| Jeannette Ellis Center | Donald Graham Elementary | Ortega Preschool |
| Lakeland Village School | Earl Warren Elementary | |
| Machado Elementary | Heald Academy Center | |
| Railroad Canyon Elementary | Machado Elementary | |
| Wildomar Elementary | Wildomar Elementary | |
| Withrow Elementary | ||
Find out if your family qualifies based on income: (Free)
| HEAD START - 2023 Poverty Guidelines | ||
| Persons in Family Household | Yearly Income | 101% - 130% Yearly Income |
| 1 | $14,580 | $14,725 - $19,854 |
| 2 | $19,720 | $19,917 - $25,636 |
| 3 | $24,860 | $25,108 - $32,318 |
| 4 | $30,000 | $30,300 - $39,000 |
| 5 | $35,140 | $35,491 - $45,682 |
| 6 | $40,280 | $40,682 - $52,364 |
| 7 | $45,420 | $45,874 - $59,046 |
| 8 | $50,560 | $51,065 - $65,728 |
Find out if your family qualifies based on income: (Free or Low Cost*)
| 2022-2023 State Preschool Income Guidelines | |||
| Family Size | Monthly Income | Yearly Income | 15% Over Monthly Income |
| 1-2 | $7,068 | $84,818 | $8,128.20 |
| 3 | $8,049 | $96,590 | $9,256.35 |
| 4 | $9,342 | $112,105 | $10,743.30 |
| 5 | $10,837 | $130,042 | $12,462.55 |
| 6 | $12,332 | $147,979 | $14,181.80 |
| 7 | $12,612 | $151,342 | $14,503.80 |
| 8 | $12,892 | $154,705 | $14,825.80 |
| 9 | $13,172 | $158,068 | $15,147.80 |
| 10 | $13,453 | $161,431 | $15,470.95 |
| 11 | $13,733 | $164,794 | $15,792.95 |
| 12 | $14,013 | $168,158 | $16,114.95 |
* FAMILY FEE CALCULATOR
Families applying for the Full-Day State Preschool Program must establish a family need for services. Once all eligible families meeting the need criteria have been enrolled, our program may enroll income-eligible families without a need. A low-cost family fee may apply, in accordance with State guidelines. To determine your estimated monthly family fee click on the following link: https://www2.cde.ca.gov/familyfee/famfeecalc.aspx** What is a family need?
Each parent in the family must meet a need criterion from the list below:
- The child is receiving child protective services;
- The child is identified as being abused, neglected or exploited or at risk thereof;
- The family is experiencing homelessness;
- The parent is employed;
- The parent is seeking employment;
- The parent is enrolled in vocational training;
- The parent is enrolled in educational programs;
- The parent is incapacitated; or
- The parent is seeking permanent housing for family stability