Can I claim my purchases as a preschool teacher?

[CherylW]

I'm sorry, but you cannot.

According to the IRS' Tax Topic 458, Educator Expense Deduction,

You're an eligible educator if, for the tax year you're a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide for at least 900 hours a school year in a school that provides elementary or secondary education as determined under state law.