San Marcos Application

General Information

The San Marcos Early Childhood Education Lab School (ECE-LS) is open Monday- Friday, from 7:00 AM- 5:45 PM. Enrollment is a minimum of 2 days per week up to 5 days (full week). We offer an Infant Program (6-18 months old), a Toddler Option Program (18-36 months old), and a Preschool Program (2- 5 years old). A new application must be completed for each sibling that services are requested for.

New Waitlist Submission or Update?*

I have already submditted a waitlist application, but need to update my information
I have not submitted a Waitlist Application for the ECE-LS before or need to submit a new application (a new application must be completed for each sibling)

Association to Palomar College*

Student
Staff
Community

Fees & Funding Sources*

I expect to pay the fees for educational services
I have CDA, YMCA, TANF, or CalWORKs Funding to assist in paying fees for educational services

Fees & Funding*

I expect to pay the fees for educational services
I have CDA, YMCA, TANF, or CalWORKs Funding to assist in paying fees for educational services
I would like to request State Funding

Thank you for you interest in our program.

Based on your answers, you will be directed to our wait list application for families that will be paying their own fees or have alternative funding sources, such as those listed above.

Participants who would like to request State funding through the ECE-LS:

If you would like to apply for Student Subsidiary or State Preschool, your family size and your gross family income must be within the range established by the California Department of Education. In addition, parent(s) must be in school and/ or working during the hours you are requesting services. If your family is contacted for a Pre-screening appointment for services, you will be responsible to submit documentation to substantiate the family income and need for services.

Child Eligibility According to Age- Kindergarten*

Child is age eligible for Kindergarten
Child is too young for Kindergarten

Children that are age eligible for Kindergarten are not eligible for state funding through our program.

Child Eligibility According to Age*

Child is or will be at least 3 years old by the desired start date
Child will not be at least 3 years old by the desired start date

Please note that funded services are only available to children who qualify as a CSPP three- year old or four-year old (turn 3 years old or 4 years old by September 1st of the school year- see additional information on the website). If your child is too young to receive services under these requirements, we suggest applying for alternate funding through the Central Eligibility List. Our San Marcos site accepts alternate funding resources that help families pay tuition fees (CDA, YMCA, TANF, etc.). To ensure that we can best serve your family when space becomes available, please let us know if are approved for funding through one of those agencies.

Child Not Age Eligible for Funding Yet*

Place child on waitlist for future school year
Find out about other funding options

Based on the answer that you provided regarding your child's age, it appears that your child is not eligible to qualify for state funding provided through the ECE-LS at this time. Your child may be age- eligible as early as the next school year.

Will the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) be working or attending school, or otherwise eligible for services during the time that you are requesting services?*

Yes
No

Family Size*