Vigo County schools add new pre-K programs as enrollment begins April 1
Enrollment for pre-K begins April 1.
"We are super excited as we begin this new enrollment period that we have additional programs to offer," said Teresa Stuckey, VCSC director of elementary education.
The district's pre-K programs are Paths to Quality Level 3.
"We know that the early years of a child's life are very critical in their learning and we want to offer those programs that will give them the best chance for success," Stuckey said.
The district is offering six new pre-school classes, three for 3-year-olds and three for 4-year-olds.
The new locations are Fayette Elementary and Sarah Scott Middle School.
The district will offer a class for 3-year-olds and a class for 4-year-olds at Fayette Elementary. At Sarah Scott Middle School, it will offer two 4-year-old classes and a 3-year-old class.
Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. "It's really important to get on that right away," Stuckey said.
Full day pre-K is $21 per day and is weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; it follows the VCSC calendar.
Half-day pre-K is from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. or noon to 2:40 p.m. and follows the VCSC calendar; the cost is $10.50 per day.
Many families will qualify for CCDF, or the Child Care and Development Fund for 3-year-olds, or On My Way pre-K vouchers for 4-year-olds to pay their tuition.
According to Stuckey, families in Title 1 districts who apply, but do not qualify for CCDF or On My Way pre-K, may qualify for a Title 1 waiver.
Children must turn age 3 or 4 by Aug. 1.
New student enrollment also opens April 1 for students in kindergarten through grade 12.
"We really are looking for those kindergarten parents to get enrolled by no later than April 30," Stuckey said.
That will ensure that as the schools plan their parent visits and send out communication, parents of new kindergarten student will receive those communications.
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