Income/Need Guidelines
To join our program:
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Families must meet income guidelines and/or have a specific family need.
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If your family gets CalFresh, CalWORKs, or SNAP, you automatically qualify.
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Children with disabilities are welcome and encouraged to apply.
 California State Preschool Program
2025-2026 State Income Guidelines
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| Family Size | Yearly Income | Monthly Income | 15% Over Monthly Income |
| 1-2 | $96,854 | $8,071 | $9,282 |
| 3 | $109,904 | $9,159 | $10,532 |
| 4 | $127,338 | $10,612 | $12,203 |
| 5 | $147,712 | $12,309 | $14,156 |
| 6 | $168,086 | $14,007 | $16,108 |
| 7 | $171,906 | $14,326 | $16,474 |
| 8 | $175,726 | $14,644 | $16,840 |
| 9 | $179,547 | $14,962 | $17,207 |
| 10 | $183,367 | $15,281 | $17,573 |
| 11 | $187,187 | $15,599 | $17,939 |
| 12 | $191,007 | $15,917 | $18,305 |
🧮 Family Need & Family Fee Calculator
Families interested in the Full-Day California State Preschool Program must demonstrate a qualifying family need to receive services. After all families with an identified need have been enrolled, remaining spaces may be offered to income-eligible families without a documented need.
A low-cost monthly family fee may be required, based on income and in accordance with California State Preschool Program guidelines.
👉 Click here to calculate your estimated monthly family fee
💬 What is a Family Need?
Each parent in the family must meet one of the following need criteria:
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The child is receiving child protective services
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The child is identified as being abused, neglected or exploited—or at risk thereof
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The family is experiencing homelessness
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The parent is employed
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The parent is seeking employment
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The parent is enrolled in vocational training
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The parent is enrolled in educational programs
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The parent is incapacitated
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The parent is seeking permanent housing for family stability
