Educational Options Department
State Preschool/Head Start Programs
State Preschool Program
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Children who will be 3 or 4 years old by December 2nd, are eligible. Priority is based on state mandated age and income guidelines, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Eligibility extends only to families whose income is equal to or less than the amount shown.
- Priority is given to children who reside in the Ceres Unified School District attendance boundaries.
State Preschool Income Guidelines
Family Size |
Gross Monthly Income |
Family Yearly Income |
1-2 |
$3,283 |
$39,396 |
3 |
$3,518 |
$42,216 |
4 |
$3,908 |
$46,896 |
5 |
$4,534 |
$54,408 |
6 |
$5,159 |
$61,908 |
7 |
$5,276 |
$63,312 |
8 |
$5,394 |
$64,728 |
9 |
$5,511 |
$66,132 |
Preschool sites include: Walter White Elementary , Don Pedro Elementary, Caswell Elementary (Almond Terrace Apartments, location- Evans Road), Virginia Parks Elementary, and Westport Elementary.
For more information, call 209-556-1545
Head Start Program
Head Start is a federally funded program that serves low income families and children with disabilities.
- Children who will be 3 or 4 years old by December 2nd are eligible
- Priority is based on a point system, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Eligibility extends only to families whose income is equal to or less than the income guidelines.
- Priority is given to children who reside in the Ceres Unified School District attendance boundaries.
Required documentation for applying:
- Birth Certificate
- Most recent income tax return and current month’s income for each parent working
- TANF or SSI Statement (if applicable)
- Immunizations
- Proof of address
- Copy of IEP/IFSP (if applicable)
Please contact one of the locations below to inquire if you meet income guidelines or to obtain more information.
Head Start Sites include:
Carroll Fowler Elementary Head Start Office at 209-556-1545
Grandview Head Start at 209-556-1970
La Rosa Elementary
Virginia Parks Elementary