Southeast Polk Community School District is pleased to announce we are taking applications for Little Rams Preschool! On-line application begins Monday, January 23, 2012 for the 2012-13 school year.

Preschool is free for children who will be four by Sept. 15, 2012.

A limited number of slots are available for children who will be three by Sept. 15, 2012. The tuition cost is $160/month, and we will send a letter as to whether your child has been accepted. Because there are only a few slots available for three-year-old’s, you may want to place your child’s name on another preschool list as well as applying for Little Rams Preschool.

We are unable to serve children in preschool who will be five on or before September 15, 2012 (unless the child has an IEP that requires preschool academic or behavior services).

Please read the following instructions before completing the application process for your child.

1. Only a parent or legal guardian may sign up a child for preschool.
2. Children will be placed in classrooms in the order of application.
3. Families must provide required documents (see below) in order for the child to be fully enrolled.
4. To apply, use the following link: Application Form 2012-13

CONFIRMATION LETTER

Families will receive a confirmation letter and additional information once their child is accepted. This information will be sent either via email or US mail.  Information will include:

1. School child will attend
2. Session (morning or afternoon)
3. Teacher’s name
4. Preschool Family Handbook (available electronically or family may request paper copy)
5. Health questionnaire
6. Physical form
7. Immunization record
8. Directory Information Form (Photo Release/Field Trip Permission)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

After receiving the confirmation letter, families need to provide the information listed below. The child will not be fully enrolled until all the information is provided.

1. Health questionnaire
2. Physical form* (must have had a physical within previous 12 months)
3. Immunization card* (must be up-to-date)
4. Copy of child’s birth certificate
5. Directory Information Form (Photo Release/Field Trip Permission)
   

Mail the above items to your child’s preschool building (address will be included in the confirmation letter).

*Families who do not have insurance or whose insurance does not cover well-child care may contact Central Place (515-266-6795) for an appointment at the free Southeast Polk Children’s Clinic, available Tuesdays, 1-5 p.m., at Central Place, 6540 NE 12th Avenue, Pleasant Hill. Note: Summer appointments fill up quickly.

LATE APPLICATIONS

Applications received after July 1, 2012 will be enrolled based on the date we received your application, until all classrooms have been filled.

NON-DISTRICT STUDENTS

For students who do not live in the district, a limited number of slots may be available once resident students have been placed. Out-of-district students will be considered after August 1, 2012. Please note: Preschool students who reside outside of SEP boundaries are not automatically enrolled into the SEP K-12 school system. If you are interested in having your child be considered for open enrollment into kindergarten at SEP, please complete the required paperwork (click here). 

Questions about registration for Little Rams Preschool may be directed to Sue Howard at 515-957-3429 or susan.howard@southeastpolk.org

This program will offer a welcoming classroom environment for children to learn and grow in all areas of development. Students will be prepared for kindergarten by: Developing appropriate language, cognitive and motor skills. Learning appropriate social play and interaction skills. Developing leadership and building self-confidence. Gaining a broader understanding about accepting differences and become more responsive to others by displaying an understanding of individual needs.
Daily activities will include: Large group activities Small group activities Self-directed play and individual activities Story time Computer time Large motor activities Learning centers: art, science, writing, games, put-together toys, books, blocks, wheel toys, and pretend play Snacks
The preschool staff will include: Certified Early Childhood teachers Classroom associate Area Education Agency team support Certification in CPR and first aid On-going early childhood training Experience working with young children Nurse on site Use of Creative Curriculum Working toward Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards (IQPPS)