2022-2023 Preschool Application
Click HERE to access the preschool page where you can complete the Preschool Online Application.
Kentucky's preschool education programs are available for all 4-year-old children whose family income is no more than 160% of poverty; all 3- and 4-year-old children with educational developmental delays and disabilities, regardless of income; and other 4-year-old children as placements are available based on district decision.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for At-Risk Program:
- For income-eligible: Child must be 4 on or before Aug. 1 of the current year.
- Must be income-eligible according to state guidelines (current at or below 160% poverty level).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for Disability Program:
- For disability consideration, the child must be age 3 or 4 with an educationally diagnosed delay or disability.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for Fee-based Program:
- If your child isn't eligible (due to income or having a delay), we also offer fee-based programs at 11 of our elementary schools (Audubon, Burns, Country Heights, Deer Park, Highland, Meadow Lands, Sorgho, Southern Oaks, Tamarack, West Louisville and Whitesville). There are 3 options to pay as follows: Option #1- $200.00 per month for 10 months, Option #2 ($25.00 discount)-$975.00 per semester due in August and January, Option #3- $1,950.00 ($50 discount) for the full year paid by August 1st. There is also a multi-child discount of 12.5% for families with multiple children enrolled in the fee based program. Must be 3 or 4 years old by August 1st.
Head Start
Head Start is offered to children who will be 3 years old on or before Aug. 1 and who meet Head Start eligibility requirements. Programming is offered for six hours per day at Tamarack Elementary School. If you are interested, please click the link below.
https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/4086ABE6D911C2F591F014EC170333FA/A47185BEDB8FCBFD4C9F3CBEADCEAE3F