Parent Handbook Eng 18-19 Final

Merced City School
District

Preschool Program

Parent Handbook

MCSD Preschool Main Office
211 E. 11th Street

Merced, CA 95341

2018 - 2019

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Table of Contents

Page
PRESCHOOL PHILOSOPHY, GOALS & MISSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Preschool Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Program Goals and Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 & 5
Community Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Enrollment Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice of Action & Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Registration Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9
ATTENDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Excused Absences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Unexcused Absences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Medications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ARRIVAL AND PICK UP OF STUDENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sign-In and Sign-Out/Daily Attendance Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Who can Pick-up and Drop-off the Child? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Late Arrival, Early and Late Pick-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
PROGRAM POLICIES
Student Behavior. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Biting Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PARENT INVOLVEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Parent Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Parent/Teacher Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PARENT VOLUNTEERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Rules for Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
LEARNING AND CURRICULAR GOALS. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
State of California Preschool Learning Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
RULES, REGULATIONS AND RIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
California State Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Non-Discrimination Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Parents’ Rights and Hearing Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Following the Lines of Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 26
Confidentiality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Causes for Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Uniform Complaint Policy State and Federal Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sites and locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Income Ceilings and Rankings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-32

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WELCOME TO
MERCED CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Dear Parents:

On behalf of the Merced City School District, I would like to welcome you to our preschool program.
Services are provided five days per week, Monday through Friday, on a 10 month, traditional calendar. We
provide services for children 3-5 years of age depending on their birthdates. Sessions are either morning or
afternoon and are three hours in length. We currently have preschool classrooms at 13 different sites including
at least one preschool classroom at each elementary site. These sites include:

Burbank Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-6337
Chenoweth Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385-6772
Clark Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385-6619
Franklin PreK 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-6327
Franklin PreK 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-6364
Fremont Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-6313
Givens Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385-6378
Gracey Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385-6395
Muir Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-6380
Peterson Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-2869
Reyes Preschool Room 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385-6749
Reyes Preschool Room 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-6793
Rivera Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-2554
Sheehy Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385-6603
Wright Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385-6381

Specific times and locations are listed in the appendix .The MCSD Preschool Program is funded by the
California Department of Education, Child Development Division, and the federally funded Title I program.

I encourage you to be active partners with us in your child’s education. You can participate in the
preschool program and the education of your child by being a classroom volunteer or becoming a member of the
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). We have an open door policy which entitles parents to enter and inspect
the child care center without advance notice whenever children are in attendance. Please keep in mind that
visitations and inspections should not disrupt the student learning. We value parent and community
involvement as we all work together to support young children.

I am looking forward to a wonderful year working together. If you have any questions or concerns,
please do not hesitate to call me at 385-6619.

Sincerely yours,
Melanie Cole
Merced City School District
Preschool Program Director

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PRESCHOOL PHILOSOPHY , GOALS AND MISSION

The California State Preschool Program is based on the following philosophy:

A CHILD'S YEARS, AGES 0-5, ARE THE MOST CRITICAL IN THEIR
DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDE THE FOUNDATION FOR THEIR
SUCCESS ALL THROUGH THEIR LIVES. THIS MAKES PARENTS
THEIR CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHERS.

When children enter preschool, parents and teachers team up to help make sure that all children learn
and develop to reach the child’s full potential. Through parent education meetings, parent/teacher
conferences, our open door policy, parent volunteers and keeping open lines of communication, we, as
teachers and parents can guide children on the path to success.

PRESCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Meeting the individual needs of ALL children through developmentally appropriate practices and
empowering families.

“Success Starts Here!”

PRESCHOOL GOALS and OBJECTIVES
1. Ensure that all children are making progress in the domains of physical, cognitive, and social-
emotional development.
 We use the Desired Results Developmental Profile, a tool developed by the California
Department of Education, Child Development Division to assess the development of
children.
 Children are assessed within 60 calendar days of enrollment and every six months
thereafter.
 Parents’ input is a necessary component of this assessment.
 The assessment is also used to plan and conduct age and developmentally appropriate
lessons and activities for children.
 If a child has exceptional needs, the developmental profile shall be completed with any
necessary accommodations and adaptations.

2. Hire qualified staff; staff hold the appropriate credential/permit required by the state of
California. Develop and implement a staff development program that includes:
 Identification of training needs of staff and service providers
 Written job descriptions
 An orientation plan for new employees
 An annual written performance evaluation procedure
 Annual staff development plan
 An internal communication system

3. Include a parent involvement and education component that includes:

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 An orientation for parents that includes topics such as program philosophy, program
goals and objectives, program activities, eligibility criteria and priorities for enrollment,
and due process procedures;

 At least two (2) parent individual conferences per year;

 Parent meetings with program staff;

 An open door policy that encourages
parents to participate in the daily
activities whenever possible; …parents and teachers team up

 A Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) to help make sure that all
that advises the program on issues children learn and develop to
related to services to families and
children. reach their full potential.

 Sharing information between staff and

parents concerning their child’s progress.

4. Include a health and social service component that includes:

 Identifying the needs of the child and family for health or social services;

 Referrals for the child and/or family to appropriate agencies in the community based
on the health or social service needs;

 Conduct follow-up procedures with the parent to ensure that the needs have been met.

5. Include a community involvement component that includes:
 Solicitation of support from the community (e.g., donated goods and services);
 Provide information to the community regarding services available.

6. Include a nutrition component that ensures that children have nutritious snacks during the
time in which they are in the program. Snacks shall be culturally and developmentally
appropriate for the children being served and shall meet the nutritional requirements specified
by the National School Lunch program. Monthly menus are posted in each classroom.

7. Develop and implement an annual plan for program self-evaluation as required by the
California Department of Education.
 Annually distribute, collect and analyze the Desired Results Parent Survey to plan and
conduct activities to help parents support their child’s learning and development and to
meet the family’s needs.
 Complete an environmental rating scale, annually for self-evaluation and every three
years for program compliance review.
 An annual assessment of the program by staff, parents and PAC members completed
each spring.
 Self Evaluation done annually.

8. Annual completion of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R) with an
average score of a 5 “Good” on each subscale.

9. Implement a healthy and safe child development and education program that promotes each
child’s physical development by providing sufficient time, indoor and outdoor space,
equipment, materials and guidelines for active play and movement, and a program that
includes:
 Developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate activities;
 Children with special needs;
 Respect for the feelings and rights of others;

 Support for children’s social and emotional development by building trust, planning
routines and transitions so they occur in a timely, predictable, and unhurried manner;

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 Helping children develop emotional security and facility in social relationships;
 Using various strategies, including experimentation, inquiry, observation, play, and

exploration;
 Ensuring opportunities for creative self-expression through activities such as art,

music, movement, and dialogue;
 Promoting interaction and language use among children and between children and

adults; and
 Support for children’s development in early literacy and numeracy.

MCSD Preschool Program does not provide any religious instruction or worship.
We do not provide transportation and do provide field trips.

Community Resources

(More available upon request or based on identified need)

Child Protective Service 385-3104

Housing Authority (Housing Assistance) 722-3501

Merced County Human Services Agency 385-3000

Community Action Agency (Food/shelter) 723-4565

Love, INC (Food/shelter) 383-1265

Merced Rescue Mission (Food/shelter) 722-9269

Adult Education- Merced Adult School 325-2800

Merced County Department of Mental Health 381-6800

Merced County Department of Public Health 710-6085

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APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible in the MCSD California State Preschool Program, your child must be four-years-old by
September 1st and the family’s adjusted monthly income for family size cannot exceed the income
ceilings established by the California Department of Education at the time of enrollment. (See
Appendix for schedule of Income Ceilings for initial eligibility and recertification.)
Exceptions for income eligibility include:

1. Documentation and verification of Homeless;

2. Recipient of Child Protective Services or children at risk of neglect, abuse or exploitation;

3. Current cash aid recipient;

4. Children with exceptional needs whose families are over income eligibility threshold, after

all otherwise eligible children have been enrolled. Children with exceptional needs are children who

have an individual family service plan (IFSP) or an individualized education plan (IEP).
If space is available, we will serve children that are three years of age by September 1st. However,
four-year-olds have priority. In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements, to be eligible for
services the child’s parent(s)/guardian(s) must live in the MCSD school boundaries. There is limited
availability.

The first priority of services shall be given to age eligible children receiving protective services or
children who are at risk of being neglected, abused, or exploited. CPS referrals must include
documentation that the family is participating in an official Child Protective service plan. After
children in the first priority are served, the program shall give priority to eligible four-year old
children. Families with the lowest adjusted monthly income in relation to family size shall be
admitted first. If income rankings are the same, admission will be prioritized in the following order:

1. Children with exceptional needs whose Individualized Education Plan (IEP) identifies a
preschool program as being an appropriate placement and/or foster children.

2. Children who are identified as English Language Learners.

Once all eligible child protective services and at-risk children, and eligible four-year-olds have been
enrolled, the contractor may enroll children who are not otherwise eligible for participation. This
includes children from families whose income exceeds the current income ceiling issued by the
Children Development Division by 15% or less of the adjusted monthly income for families of the same
size. These children shall comprise no more than 10% of the total enrollment.

Children’s participation in the preschool program under Title I must meet at least two of the following
criteria: Eligible for California State Preschool Services; Foster children; Children are English
Language Learners; Children with Special Needs; Families/Parents are Homeless, Migrant/Seasonal
Workers; Children who are otherwise at-risk of academic failure (as measured by Parent or Teacher
Concerns; Ages & Stages Questionnaire; or Desired Results Developmental Profile, or no previous
school experience.)

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES

It is a three step process to enroll in MCSD California State Preschool Program. First you must
complete a pre-application form that contains income and family size information. These can be
obtained at each elementary site, on the MCSD webpage or the main preschool office at Galen Clark
Preschool. You will receive a phone call when there are openings and your rank has been selected.
You must respond by noon the following business day after being contacted. If you do not respond in
time, you may lose the opportunity to apply for current enrollment, but we will keep your application
and call if we have another opening.

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A date for your confidential eligibility certification interview/appointment will be scheduled if you
respond by noon the following business day. The interview will take approximately an hour, but could
take longer. You will need to bring all required documentation to the interview to verify current
income and family size. Current income for biological, married, adoptive parents or any other adult
living in the home who accepts responsibility for the care and welfare of the child will count toward
the gross monthly family income. Current income is the month immediately preceding the
certification interview. Depending on the occupation, three to twelve months of documentation may
be required. Do not bring children to the appointment.

Once the Application for Services has been completed and all eligibility documents have been
submitted, eligibility certification will be determined. If family is deemed eligible, the parent(s) or
guardian(s) will receive a Notice of Action stating they are eligible for services. If family is not eligible
the Notice of Action will state the reason for denial.
If parents are eligible for services they must attend a Registration Meeting to complete licensing,
district, and other preschool forms. This meeting will take approximately 45-60 minutes. Do not
bring children to the meeting.

Once all registration documents have been completed, children will be assigned to a
site, class and session. Parents will be notified by mail. Slots/spaces at sites are not
guaranteed until all documents have been submitted and parents have attended a
Registration meeting.

Failure to submit appropriate documents in a timely manner may jeopardize services at
requested sites. If services are denied, appeal instructions and information is provided.

Enrollment Process
1. Parents complete Pre-Application.
2. Parents receive phone call to set up Eligibility Interview/Appointment.
3. Parents must respond by noon of the following business day.
4. Parents bring all necessary documents to Eligibility Interview/Appointment. Failure to bring
all necessary documents will result in termination of Interview/Appointment and another one
will be rescheduled.
5. Eligibility determined. Notice of Action is given or mailed to the parent.
6. If student is eligible for services, Parent(s) must attend a Registration Meeting (within 2
weeks of Eligibility Interview/Appointment.)
7. Once all documents are completed, the student is added to a class list and parents are notified
through mail.

Please do not bring children to either the Eligibility Interview/Appointment or
Registration Meeting.

Current Income (One to 12 months is required based on occupation/employement)
Total countable income means all income of the individuals counted in the family size, for example:

 Gross wages or salaries
 Overtime
 Tips
 Cash aid
 Child support payment received
 Portion of student grants or scholarships not identified for educational purposes as tuition,

books, or supplies.

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Family size
Parents shall provide supporting documentation regarding the number of children and parents

in the family. Supporting documentation for the number of children shall be at least one of the
following:

 Birth Record
 Child custody court order, Foster Care records or Adoption documents
 School or medical records
 County welfare department records
 Other reliable documentation indicating the relationship of the child to the parent
If only one parent has signed or is listed on the CD 9600 Application, and information provided on
other documentation (e.g. birth certificate) indicates the child has another parent, then the registering
parent must initial CD 9600 self-certifying single parent status under penalty of perjury. When
identifying family size, parents related by blood, marriage, adoption, domestic partners, or any other
adult living with the child who accepts responsibility for the care and welfare of the child, and siblings
through age 18 years will be included in family size.

If a child is living in a family that does not include his/her biological or adoptive parents, only the child
and related siblings (living together) are counted in family size.

Other Documents Required for Registration
 Current IMMUNIZATION RECORD including: Hepatitis B vaccine, Varicella
(chicken pox) immunization or health care provider immunity documentation;
 TB Test or TB Clearance results for child applying for program services (dated within
one year of August 15, 2018);
 Current Physical for child applying for program services (dated within one year of
August 15, 2018);
 Verification of residence , to include at least three of the following six acceptable
documents as follows: (Current PG&E statement, mortgage statement, rental or lease
agreement, City of Merced water/garbage bill, driver’s license/car registration,
unopened business mail with current postmark)

Notice of Action (NOA) and Appeal Procedures
A notice of Action (NOA) is a formal written notice sent to a family to inform them of any of the following:

1) To approve or to deny services,
2) To increase or decrease services,
3) To change services such as a change in sites or sessions,
4) To terminate services.
The change shall take effect on the date indicated on the NOA.

Families may request a local appeal when they believe that the action stated on their NOA is incorrect.
Families must file a written request for an appeal hearing prior to the NOA becoming effective. This
effective date is clearly stated on the NOA. The appeal must be filed with MCSD and the local appeal
hearing will be conducted by the MCSD hearing officer or designee. If a family does not submit a
timely appeal, the appeal process is complete and the action stated on the NOA becomes effective.
Reimbursement for services continues after the NOA is issued and until the appeal is complete.

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Appeal requests shall be delivered to:
Galen Clark Preschool
Attention: Appeal Board
211 E. 11th Street
Merced, CA 95341

MCSD will notify the family of the time and place of the hearing within ten (10) days after receipt of
the family’s appeal. An interpreter shall be arranged by MCSD if requested by the family in writing.
The parent must attend the hearing. Failure to attend the hearing is considered abandonment of the
appeal process. The action on the NOA shall be implemented. There are no other appeal rights.

Within ten (10) working days following the hearing, the parent will be mailed a written decision from
MCSD. If the NOA is overturned, services will continue. If the parent is dissatisfied with the decision
reached by MCSD, the parent has nineteen (19) days from the date of the decision letter to appeal to
the California Department of Education/Early Education and Support Division (CDE/EESD). This
appeal must include: 1) Written statement that describes the reason the parent believes the decision
reached by MCSD is incorrect, 2) a copy of the decision letter, and 3) a copy of both sides of the NOA
that is being appealed. To ensure that MCSD does not take the intended action on the date specified,
the parent must advise MCSD in writing of the intent to appeal to the state.

The second written appeal should be mailed to:
California Department of Education
Early Education and Support Division
1430 N Street, Suite 3410
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attention: Appeals Coordinator

Upon receipt of the appeal, CDE/EESD will review and render a final decision within 30 calendar
days. This decision will be mailed directly to the parent and a copy sent to MCSD. Services will
continue until the parent’s appeal rights have been exhausted. MCSD shall immediately comply with
EESD’s decision upon written receipt of their decision.

Your social security (SSN) is not required to receive preschool services.

MCSD reserves the right to verify all eligibility information provided to qualify for California
Preschool Program Services. This includes but is not limited to contact with your employer or clients
if self-employed, other agencies, or individuals.

Slots/spaces at sites are not guaranteed until all documents have been submitted and parents have
attended a Registration Meeting. Failure to submit appropriate documents in a timely manner may
jeopardize services at requested sites. If services are denied, appeal instructions and information is
provided.

You are required by law to disclose any changes in your family emergency information. If your child
has evidence of special needs, he or she will be referred for a special education assessment with your
approval. MCSD Preschool Program understands the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), and will make reasonable accommodation to provide special services for such eligible
preschoolers.

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Employees of MCSD, who may be eligible for Preschool Services, will follow same procedure as non-
employees of MCSD for eligibility determination.

Recertification: All families shall be recertified at intervals not to exceed 12 months. Families that
have three-year-old children and will attend the MCSD Preschool Program for two years must
recertify by providing documentation to support continued eligibility.

IMMUNIZATIONS
Only children who have up-to-date or complete immunizations may attend class. Children entering
the State Preschool Program should have a minimum of 4 DTaP, 3 Polio, 1 MMR, and 1 HIB on or
after the first birthday, (3) Hepatitis B, and a Chicken Pox vaccine or proof of the disease.

Documentation for REGISTRATION
The registration process requires the following documentation and completion of the following forms:

 Child's birth certificate and birth certificates or other legal document showing child’s birth
date for all the children in the house hold under the age of 18.

 Child’s immunization record
 Physician's Report (CHDP & child's TB or TB Screening within the last year)
 Proof of family income. Must include the month prior to eligibility and one to 12 months of

income documentation may be required depending on occupation. (for all adults included
in the family size)
 District registration form
 Family Needs Assessment
 Proof of Address
 ASQ and ASQ-SE*
 Health and Developmental History form
 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment
 Emergency Card (office & class)
 Free/Reduced meal application (for snack)
 Admission Agreement
 Personal Rights - Child
 Parent Rights
 Privacy Notice and Consent Form
 Application for Enrollment (CD 9600)
 Notice of Action
 Release of Information Form
 Preschool Handbook Receipt
 Documentation of child’s exceptional needs (if applicable)
 Referral from a licensed professional in a legal, medical, or social services agency, or
emergency shelter for children at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation (if applicable)
 Written referral from a county welfare department, child welfare services worker, certifying
that the child is receiving child protective services and the family reunification plan
requires child care (if applicable).

*Ages & Stages Questionnaire and the Ages & Stages Questionnaire Social-Emotional:
These are screening tools that our staff may use to help identify children that may require more
support or assistance in developing like their same-age peers. Teachers, our Positive Behavior
Instructional Support Teacher or one of our Family Specialists may contact parents if extra support is
being considered. A Preschool Student Study Team meeting may be set up to discuss student progress
as well as areas of strengths and challenges. If parents have specific concerns about their child, they
are encouraged to talk with the teacher as a referral for additional services may be needed.

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ATTENDANCE

Parents are responsible for their child’s regular attendance at school. Regular school attendance
ensures program success and school readiness, and helps your child successfully function in their
classroom. The program expects your child to attend school daily and to be on time. Adequate
documentation according to the guidelines below shall be provided when your child is absent.

If your child is/will be absent from school:

1. You must call or notify the classroom teacher and give a specific reason for absence
(e.g. “My child is sick.” “My child had a fever.” “My child had a doctor’s appointment.”)

2. If you did not call or notify the teacher in advance of your child’s absence, you must
send a note or complete an absence form when your child returns to school.

3. After 5 days of consecutive absences due to illness, a doctor’s note will be required.
4. Excessive absences (more than 25 days) for any reason without sufficient written

or verbal contact from you or your healthcare provider may be considered grounds for
termination of your child’s enrollment.

EXCUSED ABSENCES

The reason for the absence must be documented on your child’s daily attendance record.

According to State Preschool regulations and local policy, the following absences are
considered excused:
1. Child Illness: student is sick (please see descriptions of Child’s Illness*) or quarantined.
2. Court-ordered visitation (court order must be on file) but only infrequent visitations;

we are a 5 days a week program and do not provide services for children who cannot attend
all 5 days on a regular basis.
3. Family emergency: A sudden situation that makes it difficult for the child to attend
school. These may include:
 Death of a family member (up to 5 consecutive days)
 Sibling illness (after 5 consecutive days a doctor’s note is required)
 Illness or quarantine of the parent (after 5 consecutive days a doctor’s note is required)
 Unexpected transportation issues (limited number of days)
 Legal appointments or court appearance
 Other emergency that prevents child from attending school (examples: house fire, car

accident, etc.)
4. Best Interest: Absence that is clearly in the best interest of the child. These would

include: Religious activities, family vacation, time with relatives (including care of a sick
relative excluding parent or sibling), weddings, or graduations.
These absences are limited to 10 days per year.
*Child’s ILLNESS
Use the following guideline to help you determine when you should keep your child at home:
 A fever of 100° or more taken orally.
 Acute diarrhea characterized as twice the child’s usual frequency of bowel movements with
a change to a looser consistency within a period of 24 hours.
 Two or more episodes of acute vomiting within a period of 24 hours.
 Sore throat or severe coughing.
 Unexplained difficult or rapid breathing.
 Unknown skin rashes, lasting for more than a day.
 Live lice.

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Children are allowed 3 excused days for each incident of head lice. Absences beyond three days
are coded as unexcused and should be avoided.

Your child must be free of diarrhea, vomiting, and/or fever for 24 hours (without
the aid of medication) prior to returning to school.

In accordance with state guidelines, contagious diseases that require a student to be excluded
from school are:

Chicken Pox (Children may return when lesions are crusted over); Flu; German
Measles (Rubella); Hepatitis A; Impetigo; Pink Eye; Ring Worm; Strep Throat; or
colored discharge from nose.
It is important to notify your child’s teacher when your child has contracted a contagious
disease. The preschool will then notify the other preschool families, in writing, should the
teacher feel that the other children have been exposed to a contagious disease. In some cases,
contagious diseases are also reportable to the County Health Department.

EXCESSIVE ABSENTEEISM /

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

In order for the State Preschool Program to be effective, regular attendance is essential.
5 daysUnexcused Absences may not exceed
during the school year and may include but

are not limited to:

 No show (no call or reason given); woke up late; child did not feel like coming

 Absences in excess of the 10 Best Interest Days

 Vacations or out-of-town ( unless it is Best Interest days)
 Lack of Transportation on a regular basis

 Surgery or illness of a family member other than parent or sibling.

No show absences (absences with no contact from the parent or guardian following 5
consecutive days) will be considered self termination from the program. A Notice of Action
will be sent to the parent/guardian.

MEDICATIONS

If your child needs medication during school hours, a district approved medication permission
form must be on file in your child’s classroom. The medications, along with consent, and
instructions will be kept in a locked box in the child’s classroom. Medications must be in the
original container, with the child’s name, dosage and frequency. Expired medications will not
be administered. No over the counter medications will be given. Medication permission forms
can be obtained from your child’s teacher at any time during the school year. Forms are good
for the current school year only. The parent is responsible for picking up medication at the end
of the school year. Medications not picked up by the last day of school will be disposed of per
district policy.

Please inform the school and staff if your child has an ongoing medical condition, such as
allergies, asthma, seizures, etc. Coordination with the school nurse and your healthcare
provider may be necessary for the purpose of developing a health plan for your child to ensure
his/her safety during school hours.

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MEDICAL INJURIES OR EMERGENCIES

Children are very active and frequently will bump their head or fall down and skin a knee.
When a non-serious injury has occurred, teachers will send home an “Ouch Report” to let
parents know of the injury.

If a child is sick or has a serious injury, parents will be notified. If parents are unavailable,
individuals listed on the Emergency Card will be notified in order listed. If injury requires
immediate medical attention or is life threatening, 911 will be called first. Teachers are CPR
certified and have received Pediatric First Aid.

Head Lice
The Merced City School District maintains a “no live lice” policy. Students showing signs of
head lice (scratching and/or evidence of live lice or nits/eggs) will be checked by a teacher or
other trained preschool staff. Students with live lice will be excluded from school until treated
and cleared, as evidenced by the absence of live lice. Upon clearance, your child will be
rechecked in 7-10 days. If an active case of head lice is identified in your child’s classroom, all
students will be checked within one day. Your child’s classroom may be checked throughout
the school year as needed at the discretion of the teacher. Unless an outbreak of head lice (3 or
more students) is identified, you will not be notified of isolated cases of head lice in your child’s
classroom. Cases of chronic head lice resulting in excessive absenteeism may result in
termination from the program.

ARRIVAL AND PICK-UP OF STUDENTS

Parents are responsible for the timely drop-off and pick-up of their child, helping both the classroom
and the child function successfully. Children are required to be brought directly to their classroom by
an adult 18 years or older in accordance to posted preschool class times (for registered session
either AM or PM).

 Each child must be accompanied into the classroom by an adult (18 years or older).
 Please limit cell phone use on campus especially when supervising your

child(ren) and do not use cell phones in the classroom. Do not leave your child
unattended anywhere on the school site at any time.
 An adult must stay with children until they are signed in and the teacher has opened the
classroom to receive the children.
 To insure a safe environment for your children, we thank you in advance for adhering to
our licensing requirements of shutting our gates during school hours.
 If you arrive late or need to pick up your child early please go to the preschool classroom or
check in at the school office to gain entrance onto the site.
 For everyone’s safety please comply with all driving and parking laws (e.g., no
double-parking, no parking on red curbs, respect Handicap Parking spaces).

SIGN-IN AND SIGN-OUT/DAILY ATTENDANCE FORMS

 All children must be signed in and out with the exact time and the adult’s full legal
signature on a daily basis on the sign- in/out sheet. Failure to record daily attendance
is reason for termination from services.

 A full legal signature is required at drop-off and pick-up each day.

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WHO CAN PICK-UP AND DROP OFF THE CHILD?

 Only the people listed on your child's emergency card can pick up your child from school.
Feel free to add people's names to the card as your situation changes. These people must
be 18 years of age or older.

 Legal documents must be submitted if a parent or other legal guardian cannot pick up the
child due to custody issues or restraining orders.

 Please tell other adults who drop-off or pick-up your child they must bring a photo I.D. and
sign them in and out, just as you do when you bring or pick up your child.

 You must notify staff if an emergency authorization is needed. A written note is required
for your child to be released to someone other than those listed on the emergency card. We
realize that emergencies and unusual circumstances do occur which would cause a late
pick-up. Please establish an alternate person you can call in that situation to pick-up your
child on time.

 It is your responsibility to keep your emergency form up-to-date. Provide names of people
who will help you in an emergency and their current phone numbers. Should you foresee
an unavoidable problem in picking up your child, please phone the preschool and someone
from the emergency list.

LATE ARRIVAL / LATE PICK-UP / EARLY PICK-UP

It is a serious problem when you bring your child late to school or are late to pick up
your child from school. It creates a problem of safety and is a significant
inconvenience. It is also an issue when parents come to pick up their children early.
Please do everything you can to avoid being tardy to school, late to pick up your child
from school, or coming early to pick up your child from school.

Children are required to attend the full 3 hours of instruction. Preschool children may
be picked up early for the following approved reasons:

 Medical appointment for student, sibling or parent
 Legal appointment
 Family Emergency (as listed on page 13)

Preschool children my not be picked up early due to early dismissal of older sibling.

After 5 late arrivals, program services will be terminated.
After 5 late pick-ups, program services will be terminated.
After 5 unapproved early pick-ups, program services will be terminated.

Please be aware that if you are late more than one half hour on any occasion, a staff person
may call Child Protective Services or the Police Department. The staff person will have to
release the child to a CPS social worker or Police Department officer. Should a social worker or
officer attend to the matter, the child will be placed in temporary foster care - the location of
which will not be known to the preschool staff member. You will have to call Child Protective
Services at 385-3104 or the Police Department. Further, according to the Child Care
Notification of Parents’ Rights “. . . the licensee may deny access to the child care center to a
parent/authorized representative if the behavior of the parent/authorized representative
poses a risk to children in care.”

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EMERGENCIES
In case of a serious accident, a staff member will call 911 and then contact the parent or
individuals listed on the Emergency Contact card. You must keep your emergency card
information current. Transportation by ambulance may be the financial responsibility of the
parent.

MCSD has procedures for emergencies including the following (see MCSD district handbook):
 Fire drills
 Earthquake drills
 Lock down drills

PROGRAM POLICIES

STUDENT BEHAVIOR
Merced City School District Preschool Program has a program-wide approach to social and emotional
development called Positive Behavior Instructional Support, or PBIS. We use techniques and
strategies from Conscious Discipline and the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for
Early Learning. Under PBIS, the preschool program has three expectations for staff, parents and
students. Those expectations are:

A. BE RESPECTFUL-We respect ourselves and others when we are courteous, considerate,
kind and appreciative of each other.

B. BE SAFE-We follow the rules for each learning environment. We take care of ourselves,
each other, and our materials.

C. WORK TOGETHER-We actively participate in our learning community by asking
questions, expressing emotions/ideas, listening to others, making choices, trying new
things and being responsible.

PBIS uses a teaching pyramid, which is a model for supporting social competence and preventing
challenging behavior in young children. This model includes easy-to-do positive behavior strategies to
reduce challenging behavior. Through PBIS, a behavior support teacher will help teachers implement
these strategies. If, after utilizing these strategies, the challenging behavior persists, a team meeting
with parents/caregivers, teachers, and the behavior support teacher will be called to develop an
individualized behavior support plan.

Classroom Rules
1. Helpful Hands
2. Helpful Feet
3. Helpful Mouth

DISCIPLINE POLICY learn through
Young children explore, observe, feel, interact, and
the process of being involved with people and things in their world. All behaviors, even misbehaviors,
are learned. Teachers, in their role of caring for children, model and teach appropriate behavior. In
the MCSD preschool program, discipline is the responsibility of the staff. If we see an inappropriate
behavior:

1. We redirect the child to an appropriate behavior through direction and guidance.

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2. We often provide the child with two appropriate choices and let him/her select one. The child
is then responsible for that choice. If the child is unable to make a choice, then we will help
them to make the choice and to follow through.

3. Sometimes children need time to be alone to reflect or they need time away from the group.
Teachers provide a “safe place” for children who are experiencing emotional distress or need
time alone.

4. If a child’s behavior is out of control, perhaps even endangering his or her own safety, the
safety of other children, or the teacher, we will call you for assistance.

5. Corporal punishment is strictly prohibited.

You will be called to pick up your child if the behavior is violent toward staff or other students and/or
destructive to property at the school site. A team meeting will be called to develop a plan specifically
around strategies to prevent this type of behavior in the classroom. This plan will be kept in the
child’s student folder into elementary school so that teachers and staff know what approach works
best to help the child be successful.

BITING POLICY

If a child bites another child the following procedures will be adhered to.
Staff will immediately check to see if skin was broken on child who was bitten. If the skin was broken,

1. Staff will provide appropriate first aid.
2. Staff will notify parent with directions for follow-up care.
3. Child may be sent home with parent depending upon severity of wound.

Staff will contact parent of “biter” and “biter” will be sent home. Using above discipline policy, staff
will work with child to change behavior.

MCSD Preschool Program does not use any type of corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain,
humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of punitive nature,
including but not limited to: interference with daily living functions including eating, sleeping, or
toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

NUTRITION IN THE CLASSROOM
All students will be served a nutritious snack five days a week. All snacks will reflect the guidelines
stated by the USDA food and Nutrition Service. Menus are posted in the classrooms on the Parent
Board. Snacks are provided by the District Food Services Department and is delivered daily.

Parents are required to complete a Free/Reduced Meal application. All preschools are required to
adhere to all regulations regarding food handling and preparation as set forth by the Child Care Food
Program (CCFP).

All food items donated to the classroom must be store bought (commercially prepared and wrapped
for public consumption). Parents are asked not to bring any homemade food items, or red punch, into
the classroom for classroom celebrations or special occasions.

If your child has a food allergy please inform the staff in writing immediately, and
provide a doctor’s note so an alternative food item may be provided for snack.

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PARENT INVOLVEMENT

At Merced City School District we consider both family and community volunteers to be very
important for the success of our program and students. This section of the handbook is to serve as an
informational guide to parents, grandparents and community members who are involved in our
program.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
 KEEP THE CENTER INFORMED - Notify the program when your child is unable

to attend. Notify the program of any changes (such as, changes on the emergency card,
changes in home telephone or home address, changes in legal name of child or
caregiver). We encourage you to talk to the instructors regularly about things
happening in your child's life; which helps us better understand your child's needs. An
example would be a child facing a family separation for any reason.

 CHECK FOR PRESCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS – All classrooms maintain a
parent bulletin board with pertinent information on classroom activities, staff, safety
and licensing issues. Please check the bulletin board, parent pick-up files, as well as,
flyers sent home with your child for current preschool events and information.

 BRING YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL PREPARED TO LEARN – Children will get
the most out of the preschool experience if they are well-rested and fed appropriately.
Please make sure your child has eaten a nutritious meal and is getting an adequate
amount of sleep to be ready for school.

DRESS YOUR CHILD APPROPRIATELY – Preschool play is often very messy so please dress
your child in clothes that can get messy. Children need to function independently at school with self-
care routines (e.g., toileting). Please dress your child for success! Children should wear clothes with
elastic waistbands, easy zippers, and large buttons. No belts or overalls, please! Because children will
be actively playing outdoors at school they need shoes that fasten securely, such as tennis shoes. All
shoes are required to have a heel strap. No flip-flops! During cold weather, please send your children
with an appropriate jacket with their name written in it. It may be necessary to send extra clothes in
case of accidents. Wearing apparel, accessories or colors that advocate, promote or reference gang
activity or is perceived to be a threat to students or staff is not allowed. Also prohibited are
professional or college team emblems or logos. Accessories include, but are not limited to, jewelry,
belts, buckles, bandanas and insignias.

 Provide a change of clothes if needed. If your child is prone to toileting accidents,
please provide a change of clothes.

 BECOME INVOLVED – Children’s success in school is improved with parent
involvement. Opportunities for involvement are described below, but include reading a
book to your child at arrival, attending parent conferences and other parent meetings,
joining the Preschool Parent Advisory Committee, attending parent workshops,
donating items (ask the teacher for suggestions), and volunteering in the classroom.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE
The teaching staff is required to conduct a minimum of two (2) parent/teacher conferences per

year. Staff must contact the parents to arrange the dates and time for the conferences. Scheduling
will be conducted when it is convenient for the parents and teachers.

Objectives for conference are: to inform parent of child’s progress; provide an opportunity for
parent involvement in their child’s education plan and goal setting; and for the teacher to offer
suggestions on home situations/activities, which will contribute to the child’s developmental progress.

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PARENT VOLUNTEERS

Family involvement in school activities is extremely beneficial To volunteer in the
for the children and preschool program as illustrated below. classroom and provide
Parents are requested to volunteer three (3) hours per month supervision to children,
in their child’s classroom. Beyond that parents are invited and parents are required to
encouraged to observe and participate at any time. However, submit immunizations
due to new state law, volunteers must provide documentation
for immunizations against influenza, pertussis and measles. against influenza,
pertussis and measles.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING?
 Gives the parent a better understanding of what the preschool is doing for the children and
the kinds of home assistance they may need.
 Shows the child that his parents care about him/her and their education.
 Gives the staff an opportunity to know the parent better and learn from him/her.
 Allows the parent to participate in special activities with his/her child.
 Allows the parent to gain experience in the program, which may be helpful in qualifying
him/her for employment at another time.

WHAT WILL I DO AS A CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER?
 First, sign in when you arrive in the school office, get a parent helper ID badge, and
acquaint yourself with any posted signs. This way, you will be aware of safety rules and
purposes of the learning centers.
 Children need positive direction and constant supervision. Help them only as much as
they really need but make sure they are watched constantly.
 If you witness a child who has been hurt, please inform the teacher and let them handle
emergencies. Set a good example for children by remaining calm. Don’t move an injured child.
If there is a serious injury, the teachers have been trained in pediatric CPR and will know what
to do.
 Parents at home are like teachers at school. They contribute to the success of their child’s
play. Like teachers, parents can give information, question, give verbal encouragement, and
stimulate the child’s thinking.

 Give information about the color, size, shape, name or number.
 Question the child relating the toy or activity to the child’s own experience.
 Describe what the children are doing as they manipulate a toy or a piece of

equipment.
 Give verbal encouragement, help when needed, and reinforce social interaction.
 Stimulate the child’s thinking by questioning.

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RULES FOR VOLUNTEERS
 Confidentiality - There will be enjoyable incidents in the classroom which you will wish to
share with others. However, laws of confidentiality must be observed regarding information of
a personal nature about the children and their families. Only authorized persons are permitted
to see records. Please do not take photos or video of children other than your own.
 Siblings - Again, all our preschool programs are licensed under Title 22, Community Care
Licensing Division, State of California, and we are allowed a certain amount of children in the
classroom at a time. We meet that number with the students enrolled in the class. We must ask
you to find child care for your other children when you come to participate in your child’s
learning at school. Of course, for Open House or other special events, your whole family is
welcome.
 Siblings may not come with parents if the parent is volunteering in the classroom.
 It is very important for every volunteer to sign-in each day on the “Parent Volunteer” sheet.
Volunteer hours are counted and documented as an educational contribution to the
program.

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)
Our program is pleased to seek parent volunteers from each preschool classroom to serve as
representatives for the Preschool Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). Meetings are held
monthly and provide opportunities for parents to learn more about the preschool program,
child development and make suggestions for program improvement. These parent
representatives would then report back to each site so all parents would be informed of the
PAC.

PLAN AND PARTICIPATE IN:
 School parent meetings.
 Evaluation of the program.
 Workshops/educational activities of your choice.
 Sharing your concerns and making suggestions to staff.
 Contributing to children’s snacks and classroom activities.

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LEARNING AND CURRICULAR GOALS

“BUT ALL THEY DO IS PLAY”

This statement is made many times by parents and visitors to a preschool classroom. Through play,
children learn about themselves and their world. They learn that trying can lead to success. They
learn their physical capabilities. They learn to strengthen their muscles and to develop coordination.
Play provides children with opportunities to solve problems, to socialize with their peers and to
develop new skills. Teaching is not solely based on verbal instruction. Children must be actively
involved in their learning. Therefore, in setting goals for children, all areas of the curriculum will
include play as a means of acquiring knowledge and of developing skills.

LANGUAGE GOAL: To provide activities that will increase the child’s verbal skills so he/she will be
able to express his/her thoughts and feelings in a clear and concise manner.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: To provide experiences that will give the child opportunities to move from
playing alone to playing with others cooperatively and to experience cultural awareness of the student
population enrolled.

MATH: To provide experiences in manipulating materials that will develop
a foundation for math by classifying objects.

SCIENCE: To provide experiences in manipulating materials that will give
the child an insight into the workings of their bodies. To provide
experiences that will help them to discriminate and identify through the
senses of hearing, touch, taste, smell and sight.

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: To provide activities that will help the child develop gross and fine
motor skills.

ART: To provide activities for the child that will develop spatial reasoning and provide for individual
creativity.

The State Department of Education has developed California’s Early Learning System to support
learning through play along with intentional teaching. The Early Learning System is based on the
following:

 The Desired Results Assessment System which includes the Child Developmental Profile,
Parent Summary of Child’s Developmental Progress, and Environmental Rating Scale (Early
Childhood Environment Rating Scale also known as ECERS);

 Preschool Learning Foundations;
 Preschool Guidelines;
 Preschool Curriculum Framework.

Further, the State of California Department of Education has established learning foundations for
preschool that outline what a typically developing preschool student can do with appropriate support
by the end of the school year. These standards are used to turn student playtime into guided and
structured learning experiences that can lead to school readiness and academic success.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA PRESCHOOL LEARNING FOUNDATIONS

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Students will build competencies in the following areas as a foundation for learning:

Self
 Self-awareness (Describe what they and others look like. Show awareness of their own
thoughts and feelings)
 Self-regulation (Control their attention and behavior, with adult help)
 Social and emotional understanding (Begin to understand other people’s feelings &
behaviors)
 Empathy and caring (Show concern for others when they are upset)
 Initiative in learning (Enjoy new learning and beginning problem solving)

Social Interaction
 Interactions with familiar adults (Participate in shared interactions with familiar
adults)
 Interactions with peers (Actively play with other children using cooperation and
negotiation)
 Group participation (Participate positively and cooperatively within the roles and rules
of the group)
 Cooperation and responsibility (Growing ability and motivation to participate with
others)

Relationships
 Attachment to parents (Seek support and
cooperation from parents. Be able to say goodbye to
parents at school and not be too upset through class
time).
 Close relationship with teachers and caregivers
(Seek support and cooperation from teachers.)
 Friendships (Take part in longer-lasting
cooperative play with other children)

LANGUAGE AND LITERACY

Students will build competencies in the following areas:

Listening & Speaking
 Use clear, acceptable language to communicate with other people, both familiar and
unfamiliar.
 Use language to tell stories, either real or make-believe.

Vocabulary
 Understand and use a variety of simple and complex words to describe things and their
relationships.

Grammar
 Understand and use complex, longer sentences.
 Understand and use age-appropriate grammar (e.g., proper verb tense, plurals,
pronouns)

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Reading
 Concepts of print
(Understand how to handle a book and that print has meaning)
 Phonological awareness
(Identify sounds and words by listening only. Blend and take apart sounds within a
word with the support of real objects.)
 Alphabet knowledge and word/print recognition
(Recognize their own names or other common words. Identify at
least half of the letters in the alphabet, in upper and lower case.
Begin to identify letter sounds)
 Comprehension and analysis of age-appropriate text
(Identify details of a familiar story including characters, events
and order of story)
 Literacy interest and response
(Participate in literacy activities with increasing independence
and enjoyment)

Writing
 Writing strategies
(Write letters or letter-like shapes to stand for words or ideas.
Write their first name correctly)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

Students whose primary language is something other than English will build competencies in the
following areas, in addition to Language and Literacy foundations above:

Listening
 Listen with understanding (Learn beginning words in English. Follow simple directions
in English.)

Speaking
 Use verbal and non-verbal strategies to communicate with others (Communicate their
needs in English. Use increasing English vocabulary in conversation. Ask “what,”
“why,” and “when” questions)
 Begin to understand and use social conventions in English
 Use language to create oral narratives about their personal experiences. (Tell about a
personal experience)

Reading
 Demonstrate an appreciation and enjoyment of reading and literature
 Show an increasing understanding of book reading
 Demonstrate an understanding of print conventions
 Demonstrate an awareness that print carries meaning
 Demonstrate progress in their knowledge of the alphabet in
English
 Demonstrate phonological awareness

Writing
 Use writing to communicate their ideas

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MATHEMATICS

Students will build competencies in the following areas:

Number Sense
 Expand their understanding of numbers and quantities in their everyday environment
(Count up to 20. Recognize some numbers. Identify up to 4 objects without counting
them. Count up to 10 objects)
 Expand their understanding of number relationships and operations in their every day
environment
(Identify which group of up to 5 objects has more or less. Understand putting groups of
objects together makes them a bigger group. Solve simple addition and subtraction
problems with objects)

Algebra and Functions (Classification and Patterning):
 Expand their understanding of sorting and classifying numbers and quantities in their
every day environment
(Sort and classify objects by one attribute – e.g., sort objects
by color)
 Expand their understanding of simple, repeating patterns.
(Recognize, duplicate and extend simple patterns – e.g., put
blocks in order - yellow, purple, yellow, purple, etc)

Measurement
 Expand their understanding of comparing, ordering and
measuring objects.
(Compare objects by length, weight or capacity. Put 4 or
more objects in order by size. Measure length using non-
standard unit of measure – e.g., how many ‘blocks’ long is a
toy)

Geometry
 Identify and use a variety of shapes in their every day environment.
(Identify, describe and make a variety of shapes – e.g., circle, triangle, rectangle, square,
etc. Put shapes together to make a picture or design)
 Expand their understanding of positions in space
(Identify objects as in/on/under, up/down, inside/outside, etc.)
 Expand the use of mathematical thinking to solve problems in their everyday
environment.
(Use mathematical strategies to solve problems in their environment – e.g., counting the
people who will be eating to figure out how many forks are needed to set the table)

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RULES, REGULATIONS AND RIGHTS

CALFORNIA STATE LICENSING
Centers are licensed under Title 22, Community Care Licensing Division, State of California.
1. The Department or licensing agency shall have the authority to interview children or staff;
and to inspect and audit child or facility records without prior consent.
A. The licensee shall make provisions for private interviews with any child(ren), or any
staff member for the examination of all records relating to the operation of the facility.
B. Upon issuance of a license for a child day care facility or upon denial, revocation, or
temporary suspension of a license or within 24 hours of a finding that physical abuse or
sexual abuse has occurred, the department shall notify the resource and referral agency
funded under Section 8210 of the Education Code for that jurisdiction.
2. The Department or licensing agency shall have the authority to observe the physical
condition of the child(ren), including conditions which could indicate abuse, neglect, or
inappropriate placement, and to have a licensed medical professional physically examine
the child(ren).
3. AB 466, Chapter 707, establishes your right as a parent to visit the facilities without
advance notice, during the normal hours that the center is open. However, this right to
enter can be denied when behavior poses a threat to the health and safety of the children.
The complete AB 466, Chapter 707, has been posted on the Parent Bulletin Board.
4. SB 893, Chapter 811, requires all licensed child care centers to give a police officer the
name and address of a child’s parents or guardian whenever the police officer takes a child
from the center. For example: suspected child abuse, family crisis.

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTING
SB 1506 with amendment of SB 11161.5, makes it mandatory that all staff report all suspected child
abuse, neglect or exploitation. Any child care custodian, health practitioner, or employee of a child
protective agency, who has knowledge of or observes a child in his or her professional capacity or
within the scope of his or her employment whom he or she reasonably suspects has been the victim of
child abuse, shall report such suspected instance of child abuse to a child protective agency
immediately.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Merced City School District Preschool Program is free from discrimination based on actual or
perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnic group,
marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, or any other unlawful consideration. The
program shall refrain from religious instruction or worship. While traditional and seasonal holiday
themes are celebrated, the staff refrains from instruction that promotes a single religious persuasion
or favors one belief system over another. Please inform the staff of restrictions or accommodations
you feel are needed for your child.

Merced City School District provides an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to have an equal
opportunity to participate in programs, services and activities offered by the District and will make
reasonable accommodations. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a
special accommodation to participate, please contact the Director of Maintenance & Operations at
385-6693 at least 48 hours in advance.

PARENTS’ RIGHTS AND HEARING REQUEST
If you believe an action is incorrect, you have the right to appeal, which starts by following the
procedure listed on the back of the Notice of Action. If you appeal, the proposed action will not
become effective until you have exhausted your appeal rights. The reverse side of the Notice of Action
explains the appeal process.

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FOLLOWING THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION
Parents who wish to obtain information about their children or other school-related matters should
first consult with the staff member most directly involved. This process should also apply to concerns
or problems, which may arise. The order in which inquiries should be made as follows:

 The teacher
 Program Director, Melanie Cole, 211 E. 11th Street, Clark Preschool, 385-6619
 The building principal (for site issues)
 The District Office at 444 West 23rd Street, Assistant Superintendent Paula Heupel

385-6671
 The Board of Education addressed to the President, Board of Education.

CONFIDENTIALITY
All family records will be maintained in a confidential manner by MCSD. Custodial/enrolling parents
may review their files during regular business hours. All other requests for file access must be
accompanied by a court order. Parents have unlimited access to their children, including written
records concerning their children and to staff caring for their children, during normal hours of
operation and whenever the children are in attendance. The discussion or sharing of information
maintained in the family data file will be limited to purposes directly related to the administration of
the Preschool Program. Non-custodial parents may only view or access child’s information.

FRAUD
If a MCSD staff member becomes aware of or has reason to believe that a recipient of Preschool
Services has provided fraudulent information to establish eligibility, that recipient will receive a
Notice of Action that services are terminated due to fraudulent information. The recipient is
responsible for reimbursing MCSD for cost of all Preschool Services Provided.

CAUSES FOR TERMINATION
 Parent, Guardian, or other responsible adult’s failure to follow MCSD Preschool or District
policies and procedures.
 Parent, Guardian, or other responsible adult verbally threatens or is abusive to staff or other
parents.
 Parent, Guardian, or other responsible adult’s use of profanity.
 Parent, Guardian, or other responsible adult threatens or destroys MCSD property or staff
property.
 Five late pickups.
 Five tardies.
 Five unexcused absences.
 Excessive absences.
 Continuing problems with head lice and failure to comply with health and safety policies.
 Child is not signed in or out on a daily basis.
 Parent does not use full legal signature when signing child in or out.
 Fraudulent information is used on application forms.
 Failure to provide updated phone or emergency contacts.
 Failure to meet subsidy requirements.
 Contract funding ends, state/federal.

A Notice of Action will be given or mailed to the parent with date and reason of termination provided.
Appeal process information with timelines and procedures will also be provided.

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UNIFORM COMPLAINT POLICY STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS
The Governing Board recognizes that it has the primary responsibility for ensuring that it complies
with state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs. The District shall seek to
resolve complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or failure to comply with the laws in consolidated
categorical aid programs, migrant education, vocational education, child nutrition programs, and
special education programs.

The Superintendent has designated the Director of Pupil Services as the Merced City School District
Compliance Officer. All complaints should be filed with the director. The director may be contacted
at 385-6646. A copy of the entire Uniform Complaint Policy may be obtained at each school office.

The complaint must be initiated no later than six months from the date when the alleged
discrimination occurred or when the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged
discrimination.

Within three days of receiving the complaint, the Compliance Officer may discuss with the
complainant the possibility of using mediation. If all parties agree to mediation, the Compliance
Officer shall make arrangements for this process.

If the mediation process is adopted and does not resolve the problem, the Compliance Officer shall
proceed with his investigation of the compliant. The Compliance Officer shall hold an investigative
meeting within five days of receiving the complaint or attempting to mediate the complaint. This
meeting will provide an opportunity for the complainant and for his/her representative and the
District’s representatives to present information relevant to the complaint. Within sixty days of
receiving the complaint, the Compliance Officer shall prepare and send to the complainant a written
report of the District’s investigation and decision.

If a complainant is dissatisfied with the Compliance Officer’s decision, he/she may, within five days
file his/her complaint in writing to the Superintendent. If a complainant is dissatisfied with the
District’s decision, he/she may appeal in writing to the California Department of Education within
fifteen days of receiving the District’s decision.

In addition to the above-described complaint procedure, or upon completion of that procedure,
complainants may have civil law remedies. These civil law remedies can include, but are not limited
to, injunctions and restraining orders. These civil law remedies are granted by a court of law and may
be used, in part, to prevent the District from acting in an unlawful manner. Delay in pursuing civil law
remedies before a court of law may result in loss of rights to those remedies. Any questions regarding
civil law remedies should be directed to an attorney.

TRANSPORTATION
We do not provide transportation for preschool services.

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Appendix 28

MCSD Preschool Sites
(Times for sessions are based on 2017-18 and may change)

Burbank Preschool 609 E. Alexander
AM Session: 8:15-11:15 PM Session: 12:05-3:05

Galen Clark 211 E. 11th Street
AM Session 8:00-11:00 PM Session 11:50-2:50

Franklin Preschool 2736 Franklin Road
AM Session: 8:15-11:15 PM Session: 12:05-3:05

Fremont Preschool 1120 W. 22nd Street
AM Session 8:10-11:10 PM Session 12:00-3:00

Ada Givens 2900 Green Street
AM Session 8:00-11:00 PM Session 11:50-2:50

Gracey 945 West Avenue
AM Session 7:45-10:45 PM Session 11:35-2:35

John Muir 300 W. 26th Street
AM Session 7:45-10:45 PM Session 11:35-2:35

Peterson 848 E. Donna Drive
AM Session 8:20-11:20 PM Session 12:10-3:10

Alicia Reyes 123 South N Street
AM Session 7:45-10:45 PM Session 11:35-2:35

Rivera 945 Buena Vista
AM Session: 8:15-11:15 PM Session: 12:05-3:05

Sheehy 1240 W. 6th Street
AM Session 8:00-11:00 PM Session 11:50-2:50

Chenoweth 1730 E. Brookdale
AM Session: 8:15-11:15 PM Session: 12:05-3:05

Charles Wright 900 E. 20th Street
AM Session: 8:15-11:15 PM Session: 12:05-3:05

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Initial Certification

Schedule of Income Ceilings (70 percent SMI) for Initial Certification Child Care and Development
Programs*

Family Size Family Monthly Income Family Yearly Income

1–2 $4,030 $48,361

3 $4,340 $52,076

4 $4,877 $58,524

5 $5,657 $67,888

6 $6,438 $77,252

7 $6,584 $79,008

8 $6,730 $80,763

9 $6,877 $82,519

10 $7,023 $84,275

11 $7,169 $86,031

12 $7,316 $87,786

*Ceilings based on 2015 American Community Survey (ACS) information provided by DOF. Ceilings may
be revised yearly to reflect most current ACS information.

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Recertification

Schedule of Income Ceilings (85 percent SMI) for Recertification Child Care and Development
Programs*

Family Size Family Monthly Income Family Yearly Income

1–2 $4,894 $58,724

3 $5,270 $63,235

4 $5,922 $71,065

5 $6,870 $82,436

6 $7,817 $93,806

7 $7,995 $95,938

8 $8,172 $98,070

9 $8,350 $100,202

10 $8,528 $102,334

11 $8,705 $104,466

12 $8,883 $106,598

*Ceilings based on 2015 American Community Survey (ACS) information provided by California
Department of Finance. Ceilings may revised yearly to reflect most current ACS information.

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Income Ranking Table 2017

Rank Family Size
1 - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1 $58 $62 $70 $81 $92 $94 $96 $98 $100 $102 $105
2 $115 $124 $139 $162 $184 $188 $192 $196 $201 $205 $209
3 $173 $186 $209 $242 $276 $282 $288 $295 $301 $307 $314
4 $230 $248 $279 $323 $368 $376 $385 $393 $401 $410 $418
5 $288 $310 $348 $404 $460 $470 $481 $491 $502 $512 $523
6 $345 $372 $418 $485 $552 $564 $577 $589 $602 $615 $627
7 $403 $434 $488 $566 $644 $658 $673 $688 $702 $717 $732
8 $461 $496 $557 $647 $736 $752 $769 $786 $803 $819 $836
9 $518 $558 $627 $727 $828 $847 $865 $884 $903 $922 $941
10
11 $576 $620 $697 $808 $920 $941 $961 $982 $1,003 $1,024 $1,045
12 $633 $682 $766 $889 $1,012 $1,035 $1,058 $1,081 $1,104 $1,127 $1,150
13 $691 $744 $836 $970 $1,104 $1,129 $1,154 $1,179 $1,204 $1,229 $1,254
14 $748 $806 $906 $1,051 $1,196 $1,223 $1,250 $1,277 $1,304 $1,331 $1,359
15 $806 $868 $975 $1,131 $1,288 $1,317 $1,346 $1,375 $1,405 $1,434 $1,463
16 $864 $930 $1,045 $1,212 $1,379 $1,411 $1,442 $1,474 $1,505 $1,536 $1,568
17 $921 $992 $1,115 $1,293 $1,471 $1,505 $1,538 $1,572 $1,605 $1,639 $1,672
18 $979 $1,054 $1,184 $1,374 $1,563 $1,599 $1,634 $1,670 $1,706 $1,741 $1,777
19 $1,036 $1,116 $1,254 $1,455 $1,655 $1,693 $1,731 $1,768 $1,806 $1,844 $1,881
20 $1,094 $1,178 $1,324 $1,536 $1,747 $1,787 $1,827 $1,867 $1,906 $1,946 $1,986
21 $1,151 $1,240 $1,393 $1,616 $1,839 $1,881 $1,923 $1,965 $2,007 $2,048 $2,090
22 $1,209 $1,302 $1,463 $1,697 $1,931 $1,975 $2,019 $2,063 $2,107 $2,151 $2,195
23 $1,267 $1,364 $1,533 $1,778 $2,023 $2,069 $2,115 $2,161 $2,207 $2,253 $2,299
24 $1,324 $1,426 $1,602 $1,859 $2,115 $2,163 $2,211 $2,259 $2,308 $2,356 $2,404
25 $1,382 $1,488 $1,672 $1,940 $2,207 $2,257 $2,308 $2,358 $2,408 $2,458 $2,508
26
27 $1,439 $1,550 $1,742 $2,020 $2,299 $2,351 $2,404 $2,456 $2,508 $2,560 $2,613
28 $1,497 $1,612 $1,811 $2,101 $2,391 $2,445 $2,500 $2,554 $2,609 $2,663 $2,717
29 $1,554 $1,674 $1,881 $2,182 $2,483 $2,540 $2,596 $2,652 $2,709 $2,765 $2,822
30 $1,612 $1,736 $1,951 $2,263 $2,575 $2,634 $2,692 $2,751 $2,809 $2,868 $2,926
31 $1,670 $1,798 $2,020 $2,344 $2,667 $2,728 $2,788 $2,849 $2,909 $2,970 $3,031
32 $1,727 $1,860 $2,090 $2,425 $2,759 $2,822 $2,884 $2,947 $3,010 $3,073 $3,135
33 $1,785 $1,922 $2,160 $2,505 $2,851 $2,916 $2,981 $3,045 $3,110 $3,175 $3,240
34 $1,842 $1,984 $2,229 $2,586 $2,943 $3,010 $3,077 $3,144 $3,210 $3,277 $3,344
35 $1,900 $2,046 $2,299 $2,667 $3,035 $3,104 $3,173 $3,242 $3,311 $3,380 $3,449
36 $1,957 $2,108 $2,369 $2,748 $3,127 $3,198 $3,269 $3,340 $3,411 $3,482 $3,553
37 $2,015 $2,170 $2,439 $2,829 $3,219 $3,292 $3,365 $3,438 $3,511 $3,585 $3,658
38 $2,073 $2,232 $2,508 $2,909 $3,311 $3,386 $3,461 $3,537 $3,612 $3,687 $3,762
39
40 $2,130 $2,294 $2,578 $2,990 $3,403 $3,480 $3,557 $3,635 $3,712 $3,789 $3,867
41 $2,188 $2,356 $2,648 $3,071 $3,495 $3,574 $3,654 $3,733 $3,812 $3,892 $3,971
42 $2,245 $2,418 $2,717 $3,152 $3,587 $3,668 $3,750 $3,831 $3,913 $3,994 $4,076
43 $2,303 $2,480 $2,787 $3,233 $3,679 $3,762 $3,846 $3,929 $4,013 $4,097 $4,180
44 $2,360 $2,542 $2,857 $3,314 $3,771 $3,856 $3,942 $4,028 $4,113 $4,199 $4,285
$2,418 $2,604 $2,926 $3,394 $3,863 $3,950 $4,038 $4,126 $4,214 $4,302 $4,389
$2,476 $2,666 $2,996 $3,475 $3,955 $4,044 $4,134 $4,224 $4,314 $4,404 $4,494
$2,533 $2,728 $3,066 $3,556 $4,047 $4,138 $4,230 $4,322 $4,414 $4,506 $4,598

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Rank Family Size
1 - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
45
46 $2,591 $2,790 $3,135 $3,637 $4,138 $4,233 $4,327 $4,421 $4,515 $4,609 $4,703
47
48 $2,648 $2,852 $3,205 $3,718 $4,230 $4,327 $4,423 $4,519 $4,615 $4,711 $4,807
49 $2,706 $2,914 $3,275 $3,798 $4,322 $4,421 $4,519 $4,617 $4,715 $4,814 $4,912
50 $2,763 $2,976 $3,344 $3,879 $4,414 $4,515 $4,615 $4,715 $4,816 $4,916 $5,016
51 $2,821 $3,038 $3,414 $3,960 $4,506 $4,609 $4,711 $4,814 $4,916 $5,018 $5,121
52 $2,879 $3,100 $3,484 $4,041 $4,598 $4,703 $4,807 $4,912 $5,016 $5,121 $5,225
53 $2,936 $3,162 $3,553 $4,122 $4,690 $4,797 $4,903 $5,010 $5,117 $5,223 $5,330
54 $2,994 $3,224 $3,623 $4,203 $4,782 $4,891 $5,000 $5,108 $5,217 $5,326 $5,434
55 $3,051 $3,286 $3,693 $4,283 $4,874 $4,985 $5,096 $5,207 $5,317 $5,428 $5,539
56 $3,109 $3,348 $3,762 $4,364 $4,966 $5,079 $5,192 $5,305 $5,418 $5,531 $5,643
57 $3,166 $3,410 $3,832 $4,445 $5,058 $5,173 $5,288 $5,403 $5,518 $5,633 $5,748
58 $3,224 $3,472 $3,902 $4,526 $5,150 $5,267 $5,384 $5,501 $5,618 $5,735 $5,852
59 $3,282 $3,534 $3,971 $4,607 $5,242 $5,361 $5,480 $5,600 $5,719 $5,838 $5,957
60
61 $3,339 $3,596 $4,041 $4,688 $5,334 $5,455 $5,577 $5,698 $5,819 $5,940 $6,061
62 $3,397 $3,658 $4,111 $4,768 $5,426 $5,549 $5,673 $5,796 $5,919 $6,043 $6,166
63 $3,454 $3,720 $4,180 $4,849 $5,518 $5,643 $5,769 $5,894 $6,020 $6,145 $6,270
64 $3,512 $3,782 $4,250 $4,930 $5,610 $5,737 $5,865 $5,992 $6,120 $6,247 $6,375
65 $3,569 $3,844 $4,320 $5,011 $5,702 $5,832 $5,961 $6,091 $6,220 $6,350 $6,479
66 $3,627 $3,906 $4,389 $5,092 $5,794 $5,926 $6,057 $6,189 $6,321 $6,452 $6,584
67 $3,685 $3,968 $4,459 $5,172 $5,886 $6,020 $6,153 $6,287 $6,421 $6,555 $6,688
68 $3,742 $4,030 $4,529 $5,253 $5,978 $6,114 $6,250 $6,385 $6,521 $6,657 $6,793
69 $3,800 $4,092 $4,598 $5,334 $6,070 $6,208 $6,346 $6,484 $6,622 $6,760 $6,897
70 $3,857 $4,154 $4,668 $5,415 $6,162 $6,302 $6,442 $6,582 $6,722 $6,862 $7,002
71 $3,915 $4,216 $4,738 $5,496 $6,254 $6,396 $6,538 $6,680 $6,822 $6,964 $7,107
72 $3,973 $4,278 $4,807 $5,577 $6,346 $6,490 $6,634 $6,778 $6,923 $7,067 $7,211
73 $4,030 $4,340 $4,877 $5,657 $6,438 $6,584 $6,730 $6,877 $7,023 $7,169 $7,316
74
75 $4,088 $4,402 $4,947 $5,738 $6,530 $6,678 $6,826 $6,975 $7,123 $7,272 $7,420
76 $4,145 $4,464 $5,016 $5,819 $6,622 $6,772 $6,923 $7,073 $7,224 $7,374 $7,525
77 $4,203 $4,526 $5,086 $5,900 $6,714 $6,866 $7,019 $7,171 $7,324 $7,476 $7,629
78 $4,260 $4,588 $5,156 $5,981 $6,806 $6,960 $7,115 $7,270 $7,424 $7,579 $7,734
79 $4,318 $4,650 $5,225 $6,061 $6,897 $7,054 $7,211 $7,368 $7,525 $7,681 $7,838
80 $4,376 $4,712 $5,295 $6,142 $6,989 $7,148 $7,307 $7,466 $7,625 $7,784 $7,943
81 $4,433 $4,774 $5,365 $6,223 $7,081 $7,242 $7,403 $7,564 $7,725 $7,886 $8,047
82 $4,491 $4,836 $5,434 $6,304 $7,173 $7,336 $7,499 $7,662 $7,826 $7,989 $8,152
83 $4,548 $4,898 $5,504 $6,385 $7,265 $7,430 $7,596 $7,761 $7,926 $8,091 $8,256
84 $4,606 $4,960 $5,574 $6,466 $7,357 $7,525 $7,692 $7,859 $8,026 $8,193 $8,361
85 $4,663 $5,022 $5,643 $6,546 $7,449 $7,619 $7,788 $7,957 $8,127 $8,296 $8,465
$4,721 $5,084 $5,713 $6,627 $7,541 $7,713 $7,884 $8,055 $8,227 $8,398 $8,570
$4,779 $5,146 $5,783 $6,708 $7,633 $7,807 $7,980 $8,154 $8,327 $8,501 $8,674

$4,836 $5,208 $5,852 $6,789 $7,725 $7,901 $8,076 $8,252 $8,427 $8,603 $8,779
$4,894 $5,270 $5,922 $6,870 $7,817 $7,995 $8,172 $8,350 $8,528 $8,705 $8,883

Based on updated SMI from 2015 American Community Survey (2015 ACS)

Information provided by California Department of Finance, June 2017

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MCSD PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

211 East 11th Street, Merced CA 95340 (209)385-6619 FAX (209)385-6387

Parent Handbook Receipt
I, _________________________________________, acknowledge receipt of the Merced City
School District Preschool Program Handbook. I agree to read and follow the policies and
procedures outlined in the Handbook. I will ask questions regarding anything in the Handbook
which I do not fully understand.
Signature: _____________________________________________________
Date: _________________________

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Recibo del Manual de Padre
Yo, _______________________________________, admito ver recibido el Manual del
Programa Pre-escolar del Distrito Escolar de la Cuidad de Merced. Yo estoy de acuerdo en leer
y seguir todas las pólizas y procedimientos en el esquema del manual. Yo haré preguntas en
algo que yo no comprenda en el manual.
Firma: ________________________________________________
Fecha: ________________________

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