Preschool Applications Now Open for 2026–2027
We are now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 preschool year.
Grant-funded spots are available for families who meet one or more of the following criteria. A limited number of spots are also available for families who do not meet these criteria.
Applicants who do not meet eligibility criteria will be considered using a rubric that prioritizes order of received applications and in-district residency.
If a grant-funded spot is not available, additional preschool placements may be offered at a tuition rate of $200 per month.
Eligibility Factors for Grant-Funded Spots:
- Income: Families who qualify for the federal free or reduced-price lunch program
- Education: Parent(s) without a high school diploma or GED
- Family Structure: Single-parent households
- Child Welfare: Children in foster care or referred by the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)
- Language: Households where English is not the primary language (English Language Learners)
- Developmental Risk: Children with identified developmental or academic delays, or with an IFSP or IEP
- Teen Parent: Parent was age 19 or younger at the time of the child’s birth
- Migrant Status: Children who qualify for migrant services
- Homelessness: Children experiencing chronic or episodic homelessness