NWCS PRESCHOOL

ABOUT OUR PRESCHOOL

NWCS offers preschool at both elementary schools. Our Developmental Preschool programming consists of students with various disabilities as well as typical peers. Typical peers must be potty trained. Staff consists of Certified Special Education or Elementary Education teachers and at least one teaching assistant.

NORMAL SCHEDULE

NWCS will offer two classes at both elementary schools. Preschool will begin the first Monday after the first day of the school year and will end on the last Friday of the school year.

OES - 9:00-11:30 am

4-5 year old

(Age 4 by August 1st)

M, T, W, Th, F

AM Class

LES - 9:00-11:30 am

LES 12:45-3:15 pm

3-5 year old

(Age 3 by August 1st)

M, T, W, Th, F

AM or PM Class

OES - 12:45-3:15 pm

3-4 year old

(Age 3 by August 1st)

M, T, W, Th

PM Class

OES and LES

9:00 am-3:15 pm

4-5 year old

(Age 4 by August 1st)

M-F

All Day Class

DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS

NWCS Preschool follows the NWCS school calendar. This also applies to delays, cancellations, and breaks. Delay schedule is below. Preschool is CLOSED when eLearning is called for NWCS.

2-Hour Delay Schedule

AM Class

11:00 am - 12:45 pm

M, T, W, Th, F

All Day Class

11:00 am - 3:15 pm

M-F

PM Class

1:45-3:15 pm

M, T, W, Th

Preschool 2024-2025

Submit the NWCS Preschool Interest Form to be considered for our Preschool Program for the 2024-2025 school year

Once approved, information will be provided to register your Preschool Student

Preschool 2023-2024

To inquire about enrolling your child, contact one of our Elementary Schools:

Ossian Elementary

213 S. Jefferson St., Ossian, IN

260-622-4179

Principal: Theresa Casto

Assistant Principal: Matthew Taylor

Preschool Teachers: Patty Atkins and Rebecca Nunn

Lancaster Elementary

275 E. Jackson St. N, Bluffton, IN

260-565-3135

Principal: Ginger Butcher

Assistant Principal: Adam McAfee

Preschool Teachers: Deb Brickley and Brittany Doyle

Preschool Handbook

FEES

A $60 registration fee is due within one week of being notified and offered a spot in the preschool program. This fee is non-refundable. This fee can be dropped off at the school office. Please make checks payable to NWCS.

This fee is used for crayons, glue, paint and other materials needed for projects during the year.

TUITION

Monthly tuition is due from August through May. Snacks and lunch are included in tuition. If the Case Conference Team of a student with special needs determines need for Developmental Preschool, tuition does not apply. The tuition is due by the first Monday of each month.

If payment is not received by the second Monday of the month, your child will be withdrawn from the preschool program.

**Note: Need-based scholarships for fees and/or tuition may be available for qualifying families. Applications for financial assistance can be found HERE.

$80 Monthly

3-4 Year Old

PM (4 day) OES Only

$100 Monthly

3-5 Year Old

AM or PM (5 day)

$275 Monthly

4-5 Year Old

All Day

PK learn

NWCS PRESCHOOL INTEREST FOR 2024-2025

Enrollment into the Preschool Program will be determined by the priority list below. Financial need will also be considered. Verification of annual income may need to be provided. A non-refundable registration fee of $60 is due within one week of notification of confirmed preschool placement. We anticipate notifying applicants of placement in March 2024.

  1. Current/returning PreK students AND NWCS employees' children

  2. NWCS resident PreK students

  3. Out-of-district PreK students with out-of-district transfer siblings in good standing

Please submit the NWCS Preschool Interest Form to be considered for enrollment into our Preschool Program.