MCCSC Early Childhood Education Brochure 2024

4-Year-Old Program, Eligibility, & Enrollment

About the 4-Year-Old Program

On November 7th, 2023, voters in Monroe County approved a referendum to support MCCSC and community priorities, including expanding access to preschool and Pre-K for the children in our community. With this support, MCCSC is now able to significantly expand Pre-K during the 2024-2025 school year to students who turn four by August 1st of 2024. MCCSC’s Pre-K programs will be offered at 13 elementary schools.

Students' districted school can be found using the link on page 3 and verified with the Early Learning office or the elementary school's main office. MCCSC Pre-K programs will be led by teachers certified in Early Childhood education. All sites are nationally accredited (NAEYC), state licensed and Paths to QUALITY Level 4. Families can begin enrolling their child for Pre-K on February 1st, 2024 using MCCSC’s website.

Eligibility & Enrollment Details

All families who live in the MCCSC district will qualify for subsidized tuition for the four-year- old Pre-K program at their districted school. Students' districted school can be found on the Transportation webpage and verified with the Early Learning office or the elementary school's main office. Enrollment for 2024-2025 MCCSC four-year-old Pre-K program opens on February 1st. Students must be four by August 1, 2024 to participate. Families will also be required to provide proof of residency and income verification upon enrollment. All registration links for Pre-K as well as information on Early Learning Center (ELC) and Hoosier Hills Childcare Center (HHCC) three-year-old preschool programs and infant and toddler care can be found on the Early Learning website.

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