Preschool

Please follow the link below to apply for the 2023-2024 school year. Enrollment remains open through the summer and into the school year as space allows.

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Preschool Enrollment Process

What are the class times and tuition costs?

Please review the enrollment flyer for the schedule and tuition.

What information do I need to collect before I start the application?

The initial step (pre-admission form) can be completed online without any attachments or documents. The application will ask you to rank your preferred classroom placement and enter your contact information. Easy and quick! The online application will save your spot in line for registration while you complete the forms and submit the enrollment fee. 

What is the next step after I submit the pre-admission form?

Step 1: You will receive an email or text invitation from Brightwheel to connect to your child’s profile and to set up your Brightwheel account.

Step 2: Within 5-7 business days, you will receive a confirmation email with an invite to complete enrollment forms and set up billing information. (Please note: your child is not enrolled until we have received your enrollment fee and the required paperwork is completed). 

Step 3: Enrollment Fee - if there is an immediate opening, we will add an invoice into your Brightwheel account. If there is not an opening, you will be placed on a waitlist and no deposit is required. 

Step 4: By the first day of school, please submit your completed Health Appraisal Form to the school.

How do I know if I have a spot on the roster?

Within 5-7 business days you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to secure your spot on either a classroom roster or on a waitlist. If we are able to offer you a spot right away, then an invoice will be added to your Brightwheel account for the $75 enrollment fee ($100/family). If we need to add you to a waitlist, then you can join the list at no charge.

What hard copies do I need to turn in?

Before the first day of school, all students are required to submit a Health Appraisal (signed by a doctor and dates October 2022-September 2023).

Tuition Payments

Families enroll at the beginning of the year for auto payments in their child's Brightwheel account. Payments are posted on the first of each month from September to May (9 months). 

2023-2024 Preschool Schedule & Rates

Dorr Elementary Programs:

• 4 year old Half Day AM (Mon, Wed, Fri) 9:05am - 11:45am
• 4 year old Half Day PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) 12:30pm - 3:15pm
• 3 year old Half Day AM (Tue, Thu) 9:05am - 11:45am
• 3 year old Half Day PM (Tue, Thu) 12:30pm - 3:15pm

Baker Elementary Programs:

• 4 year old Extended Day 3 Day (Mon, Wed, Fri) 9:05am - 3:20pm
• 4 year old Extended Day 2 Day (Tue, Thu) 9:05am - 3:20pm
• 4 year old Half Day AM (Mon, Wed, Fri) 9:05am - 11:45am
• 4 year old Half Day PM (Mon, Wed, Fri) 12:30pm - 3:15pm
• 3 year old Half Day AM (Tue, Thu) 9:05am - 11:45am
• 3 year old Half Day PM (Tue, Thu) 12:30pm - 3:15pm

Preschool Rates:

• 3 yr. old Half Day $110/month (in-district*) $125/month (non-district)
• 4 yr. old Half Day $150/month (in-district*) $165/month (non-district)
• 4 yr. old Extended Day 2 Days $190/month (in-district*) $210 (non-district)
• 4 yr. old Extended Day 3 Days $280/month (in-district*) $310 (non-district)

*In-district prices reflect the use of Gun Lake Casino revenue in-lieu of taxes reducing in-district pricing.

Requirements

Enrollment in our preschool requires that a child meet age requirements, which means the child needs to be either 3 or 4 by September 1st, 2023.  All children must be toilet trained to attend our school.  

Enrollment Fee

A non-refundable enrollment fee of $75 for one child or $100 for two children is due upon registration. An invoice will be posted in your family's Brightwheel account and the payment will be processed online. We will only collect an enrollment fee if we can offer you a confirmed spot on the roster and will be applied to your first monthly payment. If the class you selected is full, you are welcome to join the waitlist at no charge. If an opening becomes available, then we will contact you to collect your enrollment fee to confirm your spot. 

General Questions

What is the school calendar?

WUS preschools will begin the week of September 4, 2023 (after Labor Day) and end the week before Memorial Day, 2024.  Scheduled breaks will follow the same as Wayland Union Schools for holidays and professional development days.  23-24 Preschool Calendar

Will my child bring a snack?

Yes, all students are encouraged to provide a snack. For extended day students, parents may pack a lunch or purchase a hot lunch from food service. 

Does my child have to be potty trained?

Yes, your child must be toilet trained to attend WUS Preschool. We ask that parents provide a change of clothing that is kept in their child's backpack in case accidents happen while at school. 

What is the curriculum?

The Preschool program is based on creating a “developmentally appropriate curriculum” for every student, both individually and in a group setting. We use the Handwriting without Tears curriculum to teach early literacy skills. A developmentally appropriate curriculum is one in which play, exploration, and socialization are an important part of the learning process.  While the children are playing and exploring, we will be working on shapes, colors, numbers, number relationships, social skills, name recognition, letter formation, pre-reading, pre-writing, etc. Preschool is an important opportunity for your child to develop positive attitudes about school.   

Will my child be able to visit the classroom before school starts?

Yes, an Open House will be scheduled in late August for both your and your  child to visit the classroom and meet the teacher.