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Lucerne Valley Preschool Program Has Openings

2009-08-04

LUCERNE VALLEY - Enrollment is now being accepted for a state-funded preschool program operated by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) for low-income families who cannot afford to send their children to preschool.

The preschool, a comprehensive child development program that opened Aug. 3, holds its classes three hours per weekday at Lucerne Valley Elementary School. To get on an eligibility list, contact KidsNCare's Centralized Eligibility List at (800) 722-1091.

Eligibility is based on income that will be determined on a sliding scale. A family of three with a monthly gross income of $3,722 or less would meet the eligibility requirements, as would a family of six with a gross income of $5,459. Those enrolling their children do not have to be employed.

There are morning and afternoon classes with lunch provided for both sessions. Students need to be 4 years old by Dec. 2 of the school year to receive first priority. Students need to be 3 years old by Dec. 2 of the school year to receive second priority.

"The goal of our program is to promote the intellectual, social and physical growth and development of pre-kindergarten age children," said Becky Thams, manager of the State Preschool program for County Schools.

Parents with children attending the preschool will be encouraged to volunteer in the classroom. For more information, contact the classroom teacher, Diana McCann at (760) 248-7317.