What age can a child start preschool? (in california)?

Question

Is there a cost for public preschools?

Answer 1

in my state they charge a pretty penny for preschool  it is different than piblic like a day care they do have head start but you have to be low income

Answer 2

You would have to check with your local district. Most districts that offer a preschool begin around age 3 (and potty trained) and do not charge...if they do it is very little. Now, there are private preschools that charge a little more but may take children as young as 18months. It all depends on your district and wnhat they actually offer.

Answer 3

That all depends on the licensing requirements. Some centers are licensed to take 2-6, others have stipulations like 2 and potty trained. Some centers only take 3 and up. Look around at eh centers you are interested in, visit them, make a decision, then use that as your base as to when you should place your child in preschool. If you are not in need of child care, I would not recommend putting them in any earlier than age 3. And even at age 3, only 2-3 days a week. Work up to the 5 days by the time they are pre-k (the year before K).

No preschool is free in California unless you are on government assistance.

I hope this answers your question.

Answer 4

You're apparently differentiating between daycare and preschool, right?

Private preschools (about $500 per month for three days per week, 9:00a to 1:00p) typically have a minimum age of 30 months (2.5 years) and potty-trained.  Except in low-income areas, free public school typically begins at age five (kindergarten).

With a few exceptions, part of the preschool tuition is tax deductible.

Answer 5

3years

Answer 6

It depends on the license so you would have to check with each individual school.  Some school districts offer no /low cost preschools, but you have to show financial hardship.  If you are a stay-at-home mom, you should look into a co-op preschool.  they are usually inexpensive since you have to volunteer to work in the classroom.  How often will depend on the individual school.