- Murrieta Valley Unified School District
- Early Learning
- Kindergarten
Kindergarten Options
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2024-25 Age Eligibility:
Children with dates of birth between 9/2/18 - 9/1/19
Program Schedule:
Half Day: AM/PM Sessions
- Optional Full Day experience with extended enrichment at school site (listed below).
Fees:
No cost (FREE) for the traditional half-day, AM/PM kindergarten sessions.
- Optional full day experience with extended enrichment is low-cost or free for qualifying families. View income eligibility guidelines to qualify for free or low-cost extended day.
- School bus transportation may be available based on eligibility for a fee. Transportation fees may be free or low cost for qualifying families.
Extended Day Options:
• Low cost or free
• Enrichment activities, nutrition, and supervised play until the end of the school day
• Wrap-around services, beyond the extended day option, are available through the district's SEED before/after school program.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is eligible for MVUSD's Kindergarten program?
Children with a DOB between 9/2/17 through 9/1/2018 are eligible for Kindergarten.
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When is the deadline to enroll my child in Kindergarten
Space is limited. Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year begins in February. Kindergarten placement is on a first come, first serve basis. In the event that the home school is at capacity, students may be placed in a school within the district but outside of their assigned home school.
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What is the Kindergarten schedule?
Both Traditional TK and Kindergarten are three-hour programs and follow an am or pm schedule.
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What is the cost for Kindergarten?
TK and Kindergarten are free. There is no cost with enrolling in an am or pm class.
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What are the locations of the Kindergarten programs?
All MVUSD elementary school sites.
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What is the extended day option for Kindergarten?
We are offering a fee-based (free for qualifying families) extended day option that provides age appropriate enrichment activities through the end of the school day.
Note: This is separate from SEED, our before and after school program.
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Is there a before and after program for TK and Kindergarten students?
Yes! MVUSD proudly offers a fee-based, before and after-school program called SEED. Fees for SEED are based on income eligibility.
Space is limited and placement is first come, first serve. For more information, please visit our Family Services page.
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What documents do I need to enroll my student?
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- Completed online pre-enrollment information and forms.
- Proof of residency
- Evidence of birth date: Birth certificate, Baptismal certificate, Passport, Adoption/Foster Care Record, Hospital Birth Record, Affidavit of Parent/Guardian
- Immunization verification
- Kindergarten Continuance form - This form must be completed for all TK enrollments.
- The Report of Health Examination for School Entry - For entry to kindergarten and first grade, this form must be signed and dated by the doctor performing the physical. The physical exam may have been completed up to a maximum of six months prior to entry into kindergarten or first grade, (if not previously enrolled in kindergarten).
- Proof of Dental Assessment - Students enrolling in kindergarten/TK (or first grade, if not previously enrolled in kindergarten), shall present proof of having received an oral health assessment by a licensed dentist or other licensed or registered dental health professional, that was performed no earlier than 12 months before the date of first enrollment.
Parent/guardians are required to submit either proof of a physical exam or waiver for kinder enrollment (see below for explanation).
Board Policy 5141.32: The parent/guardian of a student enrolling in kindergarten shall submit a certification form (physical exam form) signed by the student's health examiner certifying that the student has completed a comprehensive health screening within 18 months prior to entry into first grade or within 90 days thereafter. (Health and Safety Code 124040, 124085)
If your physician’s office charges a fee to complete ‘outside’ forms, proof of the exam can be submitted on the physician’s form.
In lieu of the certification, the parent/guardian may submit a waiver indicating that he/she does not want or is unable to obtain a health screening. If the waiver indicates that the parent/guardian was unable to obtain the services, the reasons should be included in the waiver. (Health and Safety Code 124085) Please email the school site administration for a waiver.
Low income families may contact the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program for more information on assistance with getting a health exam for their future kindergarten student.
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Do you need more information?
Please call 951-309-7369