Early Childhood Education

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

BirthdateInformationContact Information
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.
 
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Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

BirthdateInformationContact Information
DOB 09/02/2018 – 04/02/2019Children 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

BirthdateInformationContact Information
DOB on or before 09/01/2018Children 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

School of Residence Locator

La Mesa-Spring Valley Early Childhood Education Office
4811 Glen Street
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 771-6082
FAX (619) 668-8368

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

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Administrative Assistant
Eva Munoz
eva.munoz@lmsvschools.org

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

You'll Love It Here!

  • Award-Winning, Tuition-Free Neighborhood Schools
  • All-Day Kindergarten Offered at all Schools
  • Engaging Before and After School Care Offered at all Schools
  • Exemplary Staff Dedicated to Educating, Supporting, and Nurturing ALL Children
  • Innovative Educational Programs and Academies Including:
    • Arts and Music Education
    • Spanish Language Immersion
    • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM)
    • Online, Home School, and Blended Learning Programs
  • World-Class Physical Education Facilities

Enroll Today!

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