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
Preschool
| Birthdate | Information | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| For the 2024-25 School Year DOB First Priority: 09/02/2019 – 06/02/2020 Second Priority: 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 Early Childhood Education Office for questions. |
| For the 2025-26 School Year DOB First Priority: 09/02/2020 – 09/01/2021 Second Priority: 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 Early Childhood Education Office for questions. Interest List |
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
| Birthdate | Information | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| For the 2024-25 School Year DOB 09/02/2020 – 06/02/2021 | Children turning 4 years old by September 1, 2025 are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten. Enroll Online for School of Residence – starting February 1. | Contact the Elementary School or of Residence or email enroll@lmsvschools.org for questions. Enrollment |
| For the 2025-26 School Year DOB 09/02/2020 – 09/01/2021 | Children turning 4 years old by September 1, 2025 are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten. Enroll Online for School of Residence – starting February 1. | Contact the Elementary School of Residence or email enroll@lmsvschools.org for questions. Enrollment |
Kindergarten
| Birthdate | Information | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| For the 2024-25 School Year DOB on or before 09/01/2020 | Children turning 5 years old by September 1, 2025 are eligible for Kindergarten. Enroll Online for School of Residence – starting February 1. | Contact the Elementary School of Residence or email enroll@lmsvschools.org for questions. Enrollment |
| For the 2025-26 School Year DOB on or before 09/01/2020 | Children turning 5 years old by September 1, 2025, are eligible for Kindergarten. Enroll Online for School of Residence – starting February 1. | Contact the Elementary School of Residence or email enroll@lmsvschools.org for questions. Enrollment |
