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.

9:00-11:45 am

4-5 year old

(Age 4 by August 1st)

M, T, W, Th, F

9:00 am-3:30 pm

4-5 year old

(Age 4 by August 1st)

M-F All Day

12:45-3:30 pm

3-4 year old

(Age 3 by August 1st)

M, T, W, Th

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

11:00 am - 12:45 pm

4-5 year old

M, T, W, Th, F

11:00 am - 3:30 pm

4-5 year old

M-F All Day

1:45-3:30 pm

3-4 year old

M, T, W, Th

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: Andrea Larkey

Assistant Principal: Theresa Casto

Preschool Teacher: Nicole Williamson

Lancaster Central Elementary

275 E. Jackson St. N, Bluffton, IN

260-565-3135

Principal: Ginger Butcher

Assistant Principal: Adam McAfee

Preschool Teacher: Deb Brickley

or

complete the Pre-Enrollment Form.

Pre-Enrollment

FEES

A $30 supply fee replaces a student supply list. This fee is used for crayons, glue, paint and other materials needed for projects during the year. This supply fee is due within one week of being notified and offered a place in the preschool program. This fee can be dropped off at the school office. Please make checks payable to NWCS. A $30 registration fee is due within one week of being notified and offered a place in the preschool program. This fee can be dropped off at the school office. Please make checks payable to NWCS.

TUITION

Monthly tuition is due from August through May. This tuition does not apply to our students with special needs who have an IEP. 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If payment is not received by the second Monday of the month, your child will be withdrawn from the preschool program.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. Requests for financial support should be made during pre-enrollment.

$80 Monthly

3-4 Year Old

August to May

$100 Monthly

4-5 Year Old

August to May

$275 Monthly

4-5 Year Old

All Day

August to May

PK learn

PRE-ENROLLMENT TIMELINE

Pre-enrollment timeline for the following year is outlined below. Finalization of class list will be determined by priority list below. Financial need will also be considered. Verification of annual income may need to be provided. Registration fee will be due within one week of notification of confirmed preschool placement.

November

Open to current/returning PreK students AND NWCS employees' children

Online pre-enrollment

December

Open to NWCS resident PreK students with siblings attending NWCS

Online pre-enrollment

January

Open to all NWCS resident PreK students

Online pre-enrollment

March

Open to out-of-district students with out-of-district transfer siblings in good standing

Online pre-enrollment