ECE Preschool Registration

2025-2026 Preschool Online Registration

State preschool registration for the 2025-2026 school year will begin on Monday, April 21, 2025. 

ALL 3-year-old children may enroll.  

• 3-year-old children who have their third birthday on or before December 1st are eligible for state preschool.
• Children who have their 3rd  birthday on or after December 1st  may be enrolled in state preschool on their 3rd birthday.
• Priority is given to families who live within Bellflower Unified School District boundaries.
• Eligibility is based on family size and income.
• Fee-based preschool options are available for families who do not qualify for State Preschool

*See packet for detailed state eligibility guidelines for State Preschool.

*If you need assistance or need computer access contact the ECE office for support. 

Steps to Register for State Preschool and Fee-Based Programs

1. On Monday, April 7, 2025, parents/guardians complete the AERIES online enrollment.  From the drop down menu SELECT “Early Childhood Education.” Please do not select Preschool. Parents/guardians will upload the required documents into AERIES.  You can also print these documents and bring them to our office or pick them up from our office and submit them in person or via email to ECEREGISTRATION@BUSD.K12.CA.US *Missing documents will delay the enrollment process. 
2. Once the ECE office receives complete enrollment.  ECE staff will contact parents/guardians to offer placement and schedule an appointment to complete the certification/enrollment process. 
3. Once the certification/enrollment appointment is finished, enrollment is complete.
   *Please plan on approximately 40 minutes for the appointment