State Preschool

WELCOME TO PRESCHOOL

OUSD hosts two state-funded preschool sites: North Terrace, and Santa Margarita Schools. (Santa Margarita School is only available to families with access to Camp Pendleton) 

Registration Requirements:

Submit a copy of the following mandatory documents:

• Copy of proof of income (pay stubs from both parents for one full month) / and any additional sources of income

• Copy of one proof of address (mortgage/ rental statement, or utility bill)

• Copy of birth certificate for all children 18 yrs and younger in the family

• Copy of child’s up-to-date immunizations

• Copy of current negative TB test results for the child

• Copy of negative TB test result (within last 12 months), immunized against pertussis, measles, and influenza for the parent/guardian 

• Copy of child’s current physical Physician's Report Form 

• Child’s current Special Meal Accommodations; Comidas Especiales

• Food Allergy Information, Información de Alergias 

• Printed copy of IEP (if applicable)

Submission of your documents will not guarantee enrollment. Qualified applicants will be notified and invited to a registration appointment after review and ranking. 

Eligibility 

In order to participate in the program, parents/guardians must meet income eligibility requirements as determined by the California Department of Education. Children enrolled in the program must live in the OUSD boundaries.  Children must turn three or four years old by December 1st.

Community Resources

Quality Licensed Preschool Programs in Oceanside 

North County Lifeline, Community Services for Families, phone: 760.842.6220.

Resources for relative caregiver

OUSD Community Resource Guide

OUSD Family Resources

Live Well San Diego

YMCA Kindship Referral

Kinship Programs

Schedule of Income Ceilings (85% SMI)

For State Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 Child Care and Development