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CSUSB Student Parent Waitlist Application

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Summer School Age Program Update

Thank you for your interest in our Summer School Age Program.

At this time, we will not be offering the program for Summer 2026. Due to a number of considerations, including space and staffing, we’re not able to offer the program at the level of quality we expect for our families.

We understand this may impact summer plans for care and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. We encourage families to explore the following resources for assistance in locating summer care:

• Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) – Serves San Bernardino County and surrounding areas
  https://www.ccrcca.org
• PUSD Resource & Referral – Serves the West End of San Bernardino County, including Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Ontario, Montclair, Chino, and Chino Hills
  https://www.pusd.us
• Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) – Serves Riverside County
  https://www.rcoe.us

We are using this time to thoughtfully rebuild and strengthen our program and hope to return next summer to better serve our CSUSB community.

Thank you for your understanding.

The Children's Center serves children 2.5 - 5 years old. If your child is under 2.5 years, please apply to the Infant/Toddler Lab School. 

 Our center is open Monday-Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM during summer pending approval of the university 4/10 summer schedule. 

Our summer scheduling options include Monday through Thursday, Monday/Wednesday, or Tuesday/Thursday either half, full-time, or full-time plus (over 9.5 hours). This is to ensure consistency for the children and classroom.

If you are applying for half days, you may ONLY apply for either the a.m. (7:30-12:00) for a maximum of 4 hours

Additional information about our tuition schedule and  available funding options may be found under Scheduling and Tuition tab

Enrollment priorities are set by the California Department of Education and California Department of Social Services: 

1. First Priority: Child is recipient of Child Protective Services or At-Risk of being neglected, abused or exploited.​
2. ​Second Priority: Once the set-aside is filled, child with exceptional needs from income eligible family AND family meets a need criteria. Prioritize based on income ranking order.​
3. ​Third Priority: The third priority for services shall be given to eligible three-year-old, and four-year-old children who are not enrolled in a state-funded transitional kindergarten (TK) program. Prioritize based on income ranking order. Within each ranking prioritize dual language learners, then based on​ earliest wait list date
4. ​Fourth Priority: Eligible 2.5 year old AND family meets a need criteria prioritized based on income ranking order. Within each ranking prioritize dual language learners, then based on​ earliest wait list date.​
5. ​Fifth Priority: Family income is not more than 15% above income threshold AND family meets a need criteria. Prioritize exceptional needs​ children, then 4 year olds, then 3 year olds, then 2 year olds.
6. ​Sixth Priority: Family meets eligibility criteria, but does not meet a need criteria. Within each ranking, prioritize 4 year olds, then 3 year olds.​
7. ​Seventh Priority: Family resides in approved neighborhood school boundary. Within each ranking, prioritize 4 year olds, then 3 year olds, then 2 year olds.

Student families may be eligible for subsidized tuition through our CCAMPIS grant. CCAMPIS covers care while you are in class and studying. If you are a CSUSB student enrolled for Spring, Pell-eligible, and interested in applying for CCAMPIS funding, please indicate your interest on the waitlist application.

If you are accepted for admissions, you will be given a CCAMPIS application to complete. All student parents must submit a copy of their CSUSB class schedule prior to their child's admittance to the center. Class schedules must be turned in for your child's application to be considered complete. CCAMPIS will only cover child care costs for times when class is in session.

NEW FOR STUDENT PARENTS: Student parents whose children are not admitted may be eligible for Virtual Services, which will include materials for parent led activities, virtual circle times, and parent support. If interested, please indicate "yes" on your application. Interest in virtual services will not effect your child's waitlist status. 

Typically, the waitlist is open for 2 weeks before the center begins to review applications according to enrollment priorities and inform families of enrollment decisions. If you are accepted, you will be contacted via telephone to make an enrollment appointment. If you were not accepted, you will receive an email stating that your child will remain on the waitlist along with links to local resource and referral agencies to help you find the early education and care that works for your family. 

The Children's Center is a small center that provides care for 40 preschool age children, with limited enrollment slots opening ever semester. We are committed to supporting our CSUSB community by providing high-quality early care and education, however, demand for our program is high with waitlists occurring every semester. 

If your child wasn't accepted for enrollment for Summer 2026, you will remain on the waitlist for the rest of the summer session. If an enrollment slot becomes available, we will reach out according to CDE enrollment priorities. We will open waitlist applications for Fall 2026 and you are welcome to reapply if you still interested in your child attending the Children's Center. 

There are outside resources for families that need early care and education, you may contact your local resource and referral agency for support in accessing available care and potential funding options, including other California State Preschools. 

San Bernardino County: Child Care Resource Center

West-End San Bernardino County (Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Ontario, Montclair, Chino, Chino Hills): Pomona Unified School District - Resource and Referral 

Riverside County: Riverside County Office of Education - Early Care and Education

In addition to the application for admission, a packet of enrollment forms must be filled out and signed before the child can begin the program. Upon confirmation of enrollment, an office staff member schedules time, if necessary, with families to review all forms and requirements.

If your child is admitted to our program, you will need to provide the following documentation at your enrollment appointment:

• Income Verification (two complete months of pay stubs within the last 30 days)
• Class Schedule (if applicable)
• Employment Verification or Training (school) Verification
• Birth certificate for all children in the household
• Complete immunization records and T.B. Test (no more than 1 year old from start date) for child
• Physical Exam (no more than 1 year old from start date)
  • Physicians_Report.pdf -- we HIGHLY recommend getting this filled out as soon as possible. No child may begin the program without a current physician's report

Because we are a state funded program, priority is given to lower family-per-capita income levels at a level established by the state. Waitlist applications will be kept on file for the duration of the semester/academic semester. You are welcome to reapply when waitlist applications reopen for the next academic year. For more information, email childrenscenter@csusb.edu.

In addition to the waitlist application, a packet of enrollment forms must be filled out and signed before the child can begin the program. Upon confirmation of enrollment, an office staff member schedules time with parents to review all forms and requirements.

A parent orientation will also be conducted after your enrollment packet is complete to help orient you to our center classrooms, policies, and procedures. 

If you have any questions regarding your waitlist application, please email alex.chung@csusb.edu or call (909) 537-5928. We're here to support you during the process.