At what age is a child ready for preschool in the state of California?

the reason you ge different answers is because you are not clear on what program to seek

if you are going to pay and seek a local close by the house preschool...the age could vary because they are all privately owned and provide different programs

some may sever younger childre

call those centers and ask and go and observe..ask to see the program and go talk to the director

other options might be a home day care that provides preschool serves and you can call and speak to them too

another option through your local school district and serving low income or single parents maybe be a head start..or state preschool program ...head start serves children from 2.9 years of age and state preschool 3.9....some states have early head start free programs for working or going to school parents with income qualifications for children 6 weeks to 3 years

you have to complete applications for these programs..they are much different than centers you pay for

churches some times offer preschool so check your area

email me if you have other specific questions...it is confusing for even someone who has been in the field for years...

i would just start researching your area

relax

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Preschool is not required. Generally, most kids only benefit from prek, the year before they start kindergarten. Preschools are either private, church-run, head start, or at the elementary. All depends on the area. I would avoid day care centers even if they offer 'preschool'.

Go to your local school superintendents office. That is were I had to register to let them know I was homeschooling. I searched the web and found regulations in Washington state. Go on the Internet there are support groups and advocates and all kinds of information. The homeschooling movement is gaining in popularity, especially since our schools are becoming battle grounds. This is a bunch of regulations in your state on home schooling.