Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education Department provides access to high quality learning experiences for all children that are developmentally appropriate and supports each and every child, in social, emotional, and academic development.

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

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

Administrative Assistant
Eva Munoz
eva.munoz@lmsvschools.org

SmartSteps Payments
Sandra Rubio
sandra.rubio@lmsvschools.org

2024-25 Enrollment Information by Birthdate

Preschool

BirthdateInformationContact Information
DOB
First Priority: 09/02/2019 – 06/02/2020
 
Second Priority: 06/03/2020

Children are preschool eligible upon their 3rd birthday if space is available
Enrollment for Preschool begins on February 1.
 
Online enrollment does not apply to preschool. 
 
All preschool registration is completed through the Early Childhood Education Center
Contact the District Office for questions.
enroll@lmsvschools.org
 
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Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

BirthdateInformationContact Information
DOB 09/02/2019 – 06/02/2020Children turning 4 years old by June 2, 2024 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 09/01/2019Children turning 5 years old by September 1, 2024 are eligible for Kindergarten.

Enroll Online for School of Residence – starting February 1.
Contact the Elementary School of Residence for questions.

Enrollment

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  • Exemplary Staff Dedicated to Educating, Supporting, and Nurturing ALL Children
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    • Arts and Music Education
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