The Early Childhood Education Department supports social-emotional and academic learning opportunities for our youngest students.
La Mesa-Spring Valley offers preschool, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten. Specific eligibility information is provided below.
2023 – 2024 Enrollment Information by Birthdate
Preschool
Birthdate | Information | Contact Information |
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DOB First Priority: 09/02/2018 – 04/02/2019 Second Priority: 04/03/2019 – 06/02/2020 Children are preschool eligible upon their 3rd birthday if space is available | Enrollment for Preschool begins on March 1. Online enrollment does not apply to preschool. All preschool registration is completed through the Early Childhood Education Center | Contact the Early Childhood Education Office for questions. Interest List |
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Birthdate | Information | Contact Information |
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DOB 09/02/2018 – 04/02/2019 | Children turning 5 years old between September 2 and April 2 of the school year are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten. Enroll Online for School of Residence – starting February 1. | Contact the Elementary School of Residence for questions. Enrollment |
Kindergarten
Birthdate | Information | Contact Information |
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DOB on or before 09/01/2018 | Children turning 5 years old on or before September 1 of the school year are eligible for Kindergarten. Enroll Online for School of Residence – starting February 1. | Contact the Elementary School of Residence for questions. Enrollment |
La Mesa-Spring Valley Early Childhood Education Office
4811 Glen Street
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 771-6082
FAX (619) 668-8368

Director, Early Childhood Education
Charmaine Lawson
charmaine.lawson@lmsvschools.org

Administrative Assistant
Eva Munoz
eva.munoz@lmsvschools.org

For Questions Regarding SmartSteps Payment:
Sandra Ward
(619) 668-5700 x6475